Airbag control unit with part number P68148014AA

What does the airbag control unit P68148014AA do?

The airbag control unit P68148014AA manages the SRS restraint system in the vehicle of Dodge. It checks the crash sensors, calculates in the event of an impact which seatbelt pretensioners and airbags are triggered, and monitors the entire system during operation.

The unit stores faults and reports them via the airbag warning light. After an accident, it records crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit P68148014AA fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag was triggered in the accident. It cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Other possible causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

During the repair of the P68148014AA, Airbag24 removes the stored crash data. This step is therefore a fixed part of the process.

Electronics are subject to ageing, and solder joints can go cold. This leads to contact problems that show up during operation.

Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting, can damage components. Moisture is also one of the risks for the plug connectors.

How can you tell that the P68148014AA is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up on the P68148014AA permanently or intermittently. In addition, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool cannot find the control unit, and the fault memory remains.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy if there is a defect. Anyone who notices these signs should therefore act promptly.

Which vehicles is the P68148014AA fitted in?

A vehicle list exists for part number P68148014AA. The airbag control unit P68148014AA is fitted in these vehicles: Dodge Ram DS/DJ/D2 (2009-2018).

The vehicle details are given here as a list:

• Dodge Ram DS/DJ/D2 (2009-2018)

Compare the number on the label of the unit with this page, and you will have the correct unit in front of you. You should have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only it shows whether the control unit is defective or whether plugs and cables are the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 0285015046, 56043128AC, 56043128AD, 68303217AA, 68303218AA, 68346712AA.

How does the repair of the P68148014AA work?

First the fault memory is read out, and you attach the log. Only then do you disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. At Airbag24, processing the P68148014AA usually takes 3–4 working days.

The order of these steps is for your safety, which is why the battery must be disconnected before removal. You create the repair order online before you send in the unit.

At the test bench, Airbag24 inspects the unit, repairs defective components, erases the crash data and tests the function. Afterwards your own unit is returned to you.

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 P68148014AA get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit P68148014AA by parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is made by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.