Airbag control unit with part number P68069501AD

What does the airbag control unit P68069501AD do?

The airbag control unit P68069501AD controls the SRS restraint system of Jeep as the central unit. It processes the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds on the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the entire system. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

If the unit detects a fault, it reports it via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

The unit is connected to the sensors and triggers by a wiring harness, and this harness must work without fault in an emergency.

Why does the control unit P68069501AD fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed, and this cannot be erased with a standard diagnostic tool. Other causes include aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

The crash data is created by the impact and remains in the memory afterwards. A diagnostic tool reads the fault memory but does not remove the crash data.

The other causes occur independently of an accident. Components age, solder joints can go cold, moisture and corrosion attack plug connectors, and voltage spikes arise, for example, with a weak battery or a jump start.

How can you tell that the P68069501AD is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, and the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit. A fault memory that cannot be cleared also belongs to this. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

Typical signs at a glance:

• Airbag warning light that lights up permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• No connection between diagnostic tool and control unit
• Fault memory that cannot be cleared

As soon as one of these signs is present, have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the P68069501AD fitted in?

The control unit P68069501AD is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Patriot MK (2007-2010) and MK Facelift (2010-2016).

The following list shows the vehicles for which it is intended.

• Jeep Patriot MK (2007-2010)
• Jeep Patriot MK Facelift (2010-2016)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only confirms that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because the result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 68232710AD, P68148039AB, P68186646AA, P68232716AC, P68232716AD.

How does the repair of the P68069501AD work?

Have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only then remove the control unit P68069501AD. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing takes 3–4 working days as a rule, after which the unit is sent 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 P68069501AD get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit P68069501AD in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back by UPS after the repair.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.