Airbag control unit with part number P68186640AA
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What does the airbag control unit P68186640AA do?
The airbag control unit P68186640AA controls the restraint system (SRS) in Jeep. It checks the signals from the crash sensors and decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered in an accident. It reports irregularities via the airbag warning light.
During operation it monitors all components. After an accident it stores crash data and then locks itself.
Why does the control unit P68186640AA fail?
Most often the cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has triggered. An ordinary diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on connectors, and voltage spikes are also possible causes.
The crash data is the starting point when the control unit fails, and it remains in the memory even without a deployed airbag.
Components age over time, and solder joints can go cold. Moisture and corrosion attack plug connections, while voltage spikes, for example with a weak battery or when jump-starting, stress the electronics.
How can you tell that the P68186640AA is defective?
The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears there. The diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then possibly not trigger in an emergency.
Such a finding is serious, and the light is the warning sign you should watch for.
Which vehicles is the P68186640AA fitted in?
Whether your car fits, you will see when comparing the details. The control unit P68186640AA from Jeep is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Compass MK (2007-2010) and MK Facelift (2011-2016).
The vehicles in detail:
- Jeep Compass MK (2007-2010)
- Jeep Compass MK Facelift (2011-2016)
On the one hand, compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only confirms that it is the right unit. On the other hand, have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this log shows whether the control unit is defective or a connector or cable is the cause.
For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers P68186642AD.
How does the repair of the P68186640AA work?
At Airbag24, processing usually takes 3–4 working days. Beforehand, have the fault memory read out and attach the log, then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Afterwards, create a repair order online and send the unit in.
Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your own unit is returned to you.
The 3–4 working days cover exclusively checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24. 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 P68186640AA get to Airbag24?
You send the unit in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.
Pack the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the control unit shockproof.
Shipping & repair from Germany
Airbag24 repairs your component in Berlin — usually within 3–4 working days.
Standard shipping within Germany is free; we normally return your part by UPS.
You pay for and insure the inbound shipment to us. On explicit request we ship by express — the extra cost is borne by the customer.
If you withdraw from the contract, you bear the cost of returning the item.
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Leolylast month„Super great! Very fast repair of an airbag control unit of a Fiat Bravo 198. Sent it off on Monday, got it back already repaired by Friday and installed it. Everything works perfectly again. Old reliable car saved again…“
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Stephan Plewinskytoday„Well structured website with clear instructions, processing on schedule, punctual delivery. Worked immediately after reinstallation.“
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Dieter Hirschyesterday„Apart from the price which remains a bit high, but compared to the only replacement solution and the service provided, it's PERFECT. Very good sending and return procedure, and customer contact SUPER, not to mention the…“
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patrick taverna2 days ago„Very satisfied great work“
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Florian Bickel2 days ago„Airbag control unit was defective..Sent it in and got it back faster than expected.Worked great.Great performance from the Airbag24 Team.Thanks and I will recommend you further.“
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Dieter Winkler3 days ago„I can only recommend this company. My airbag control unit was repaired within a short time and sent back to me. Airbag system works perfectly again.“
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ka irgendwas6 days ago„From the first phone call, the order processing, to the shipping everything was done very quickly and professionally. Now I still have to send the repaired unit to the Swedish workshop and then hopefully the Honda can fi…“
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Gerd Goldammerlast week„Airbag control unit Fiat 500 was broken. Hard to believe but they can really repair it! Recommendation!!“
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