Airbag control unit with part number P68232716AC

What does the airbag control unit P68232716AC do?

The airbag control unit P68232716AC is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Jeep. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The unit monitors the system continuously. If it detects a fault, it shows it via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit P68232716AC fail?

The most common cause is crash data from an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. Other causes include aged electronic components, dry solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases it during the repair of the unit.

The other causes act in different ways. Aged components and dry solder joints lead to intermittent faults, while moisture and corrosion disturb the contact at plugs.

Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or a jump start and put strain on the electronics.

How can you tell that the P68232716AC is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently if the P68232716AC has a defect. A fault message, a failure of the diagnostic tool to connect, or a fault memory that cannot be cleared support this picture.

In that case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. The light is therefore a warning sign that you should have checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the P68232716AC fitted in?

The P68232716AC was fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Patriot MK Facelift (2010-2016).

Overview of the assigned vehicles:

• Jeep Patriot MK Facelift (2010-2016)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only ensures that the unit has been correctly assigned. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 68232710AD, P68148039AB, P68186646AA.

How does the repair of the P68232716AC work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery. Only then remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online. At Airbag24, inspection, repair and testing typically take 3–4 working days.

You send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test. The unit then 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 P68232716AC get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit P68232716AC to Airbag24 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, it comes back to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit in a shock-resistant way.