Airbag control unit with part number P68232708AC

What does the airbag control unit P68232708AC do?

The airbag control unit P68232708AC coordinates the restraint system (SRS) of Jeep. It evaluates the crash sensors, selects the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in an accident, and triggers them within milliseconds.

While driving it checks the circuits of the triggering chain continuously. The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster indicates faults.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit P68232708AC fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even without an airbag having fired. Other causes are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plugs, and voltage spikes from a weak battery or a jump start.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot delete this crash data, so the fault stays in the memory.

In addition, electronic components age over time. Cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections increase the transition resistance, and voltage spikes can damage components.

How can you tell that the P68232708AC is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool does not connect to the P68232708AC, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

The warning light states the finding directly. Because in an emergency the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not fire, have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the P68232708AC fitted in?

Compare the details in your vehicle documents first. The control unit P68232708AC is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Compass MK (2007-2010) and MK Facelift (2011-2016).

Below is the list of vehicles that Airbag24 holds for this part number.

• Jeep Compass MK (2007-2010)
• Jeep Compass MK Facelift (2011-2016)

For one thing: comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. For another: have the fault memory read out beforehand. Only this log shows whether the control unit itself 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 P68232708AC work?

Have the fault memory read out, then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. At Airbag24 it is usually checked, repaired and tested within 3–4 working days.

Attach the log to the unit. The sequence is important because it serves safety.

At Airbag24 the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are replaced and stored crash data are deleted. Afterwards your own unit goes back to you after a function test.

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 P68232708AC get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS.

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