Airbag control unit with part number P68148050AB

What does the airbag control unit P68148050AB do?

The airbag control unit P68148050AB coordinates the restraint system (SRS) in Dodge. In a collision, it evaluates the crash sensors and determines within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire.

It also constantly checks the wiring and its own components. If it detects a fault, it records it and reports it via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, the control unit writes crash data into its memory and locks itself.

Why does the control unit P68148050AB fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has triggered. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes are also possible causes for the P68148050AB.

A standard diagnostic tool cannot remove this crash data. It remains in the memory until the unit is processed in the repair.

Aged components lose reliability over the years. Cold solder joints and corrosion on the plugs worsen the contact, and moisture adds to both. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or when a jump start is connected, stress the electronics.

How can you tell that the P68148050AB is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up on the P68148050AB permanently or intermittently, and a fault message appears in the instrument cluster. In addition, the diagnostic tool cannot connect to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not trigger in an emergency.

It is the direct feedback from the control unit to you at the steering wheel. Whether the cause lies in the control unit itself only becomes apparent during the readout.

Until then, it has not been checked whether the restraint system works fully.

Which vehicles is the P68148050AB fitted in?

The P68148050AB is fitted in these vehicles: Dodge Avenger Saloon (2007-2011) and Saloon Facelift (2011-2014).

You will find the vehicles stored at Airbag24 for this part number here:

• Dodge Avenger Saloon (2007-2011)
• Dodge Avenger Saloon Facelift (2011-2014)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only ensures that it is the correct unit. Beforehand, have the fault memory read out: only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a connector or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 56054100AA, 56054100AB, 56054100AC, 56054100AD, 68029112AA, 68029112AB.

How does the repair of the P68148050AB work?

For the P68148050AB, first read out the fault memory and attach the log, then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Then create the repair order online. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

In the test bench, Airbag24 examines the control unit. Defective components are replaced, the crash data is erased and a function test is carried out before it 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 P68148050AB get to Airbag24?

The control unit P68148050AB is sent in as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS.

Pack the unit shock-proof and enclose the printed repair order.