Airbag control unit with part number P68232708AD

What does the airbag control unit P68232708AD do?

The airbag control unit P68232708AD is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Jeep. It evaluates the crash sensors, determines in a crash within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to trigger, and monitors the system during operation. It indicates detected faults via the airbag warning light.

The unit receives the sensor measurements continuously and at the same time checks the connections to the trigger units. This way the system is always ready should a crash occur.

After a crash, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit P68232708AD fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start.

The crash data remains stored, and a standard diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

The remaining causes affect the unit or its wiring:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion at plug connectors
• voltage spikes from the vehicle electrical system

How can you tell that the P68232708AD is defective?

A defect in the P68232708AD shows when the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, a fault message appears, or the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection. A fault memory that cannot be cleared is also a sign; in an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The warning light is the signal you will notice fastest. Do not leave it unchecked, because this is the only way to narrow down a fault.

Only the evaluation of the fault memory shows whether the control unit itself is affected. Only then do you know whether the unit or a wire is the cause.

Which vehicles is the P68232708AD fitted in?

The control unit P68232708AD is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Compass MK (2007-2010) and MK Facelift (2011-2016). Whether the label on your unit matches this page is shown by comparing the part number.

The overview below lists the vehicles registered for this part number.

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

First compare the part number on the removed unit with this page; this only confirms that it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit itself 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 P68232708AD work?

During the repair of the P68232708AD, first have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

The sequence is fixed for safety reasons and cannot be changed. The unit is only removed after the battery has been disconnected.

Airbag24 tests the submitted unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Your own unit is then 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 P68232708AD get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit P68232708AD to Airbag24 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS.

The printed repair order belongs in the parcel, and the unit must be packed shockproof.