Airbag control unit with part number P68069303AA

What does the airbag control unit P68069303AA do?

The airbag control unit P68069303AA is the control unit of the restraint system for Dodge. It monitors the crash sensors, decides in an accident on the activation of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and reports faults via the airbag warning light.

Thanks to continuous monitoring, the system is ready for operation in an emergency.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit P68069303AA fail?

Most often, crash data stored on the P68069303AA after an accident lead to faults, even if no airbag has deployed; a standard diagnostic tool cannot erase this data. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from weak batteries or a jump start.

Crash data stay in the control unit until Airbag24 erases them during the repair.

The other causes are everyday stresses on the electronics: components age, solder joints can turn cold, and moisture and corrosion attack plugs.

How can you tell that the P68069303AA is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster shows the fault on the P68069303AA by lighting up permanently or intermittently. In addition, fault messages may appear, the diagnostic tool may not find the control unit, or the fault memory remains. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

A fault message for the airbag system calls for a prompt check.

If the fault memory cannot be emptied, this likewise belongs in the hands of a qualified specialist.

Which vehicles is the P68069303AA fitted in?

The control unit P68069303AA is fitted in these vehicles: Dodge Caliber PM (2006-2009) and PM Facelift (2009-2011).

The following vehicles are assigned:

• Dodge Caliber PM (2006-2009)
• Dodge Caliber PM Facelift (2009-2011)

Comparing the part number on the label with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. The fault memory, by contrast, shows whether the control unit itself or a plug or cable is the cause. Therefore have it read out before anything else.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 4672602AB, 4896616AA, 4896616AB, 68148034AA, P04672603AE, P04896621AE.

How does the repair of the P68069303AA work?

Your first step is reading out the fault memory of the P68069303AA, with its log enclosed with the unit. Then you disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Next you create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

The removal takes place only after the battery has been disconnected. This order protects you.

At Airbag24 the unit is inspected, defective components are repaired where necessary, the crash data are erased and a function test is run. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days. Afterwards your own unit goes back.

Our repairs come with 2 years' statutory liability for defects. The repaired control unit comes back with all vehicle data and is ready for use as soon as it is refitted — no coding or programming is required.

How does the control unit P68069303AA get to Airbag24?

Either you send the P68069303AA as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an additional charge. The return after the repair is made by UPS.

The repair order, printed out, goes into the parcel. Pack the unit shock-proof.