Airbag control unit with part number P68186642AB
Control unit repairs for part number P68186642AB in our shop:
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What does the airbag control unit P68186642AB do?
The airbag control unit P68186642AB controls the restraint system (SRS) for Jeep. It evaluates the crash sensors, selects within milliseconds in an accident the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.
Detected faults are shown via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. The lock ends only with the repair.
Why does the control unit P68186642AB fail?
The most common cause with P68186642AB is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.
The other causes at a glance:
- aged electronic components
- cold solder joints
- moisture and corrosion at plug connections
- voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start
Airbag24 deletes the crash data during the repair. The workshop checks the other causes on the test bench.
How can you tell that the P68186642AB is defective?
A defect in the P68186642AB is shown by the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently. An error message in the instrument cluster, no connection of the diagnostic tool to the control unit, or a fault memory that cannot be cleared are further signs.
In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy. The warning light must therefore be taken seriously, and a prompt check is advisable.
Which vehicles is the P68186642AB fitted in?
The device with the number P68186642AB can be found in these vehicles: Jeep Compass MK (2007-2010) and MK Facelift (2011-2016).
The list names the vehicles stored for this part number:
- Jeep Compass MK (2007-2010)
- Jeep Compass MK Facelift (2011-2016)
Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; that confirms the right unit. It does not reveal a cause. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this 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 P68186642AD.
How does the repair of the P68186642AB work?
First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit P68186642AB. Afterwards, create a repair order online and send the unit. Airbag24 needs 3–4 working days as a rule for checking, repairing and testing.
Airbag24 inspects the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components and deletes stored crash data. After a function test, your own unit goes back 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 P68186642AB get to Airbag24?
You send the control unit P68186642AB as a package or have it collected by UPS for an extra charge. The unit goes back to you via UPS after the repair.
Place the printed repair order in the package and pack the 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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What our customers say
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mirko leistner5 days ago„Ok.“
Zsolt Szabó2 weeks ago„Works like a charm!“
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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Andreas Koenn5 days ago„Everything went perfectly, I can only recommend it.“
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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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