Airbag control unit with part number P68239524AA

What does the airbag control unit P68239524AA do?

In the vehicle, the airbag control unit P68239524AA coordinates the restraint system (SRS) of Jeep. It continuously evaluates the crash sensors and decides in a crash within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. In the event of faults it signals via the airbag warning light.

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

Why does the control unit P68239524AA fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag deployed. With this control unit, deleting crash data is often not possible. Anyone who wants it deleted should briefly contact Airbag24 before sending the unit in, and Airbag24 then checks the number.

Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, and moisture or corrosion on plug connectors may also be causes, as can voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting.

Repair of a defect remains normally possible with this control unit. A stored entry alone, however, does not yet prove which component caused the failure.

How can you tell that the P68239524AA is defective?

A defect in P68239524AA shows when the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, or the diagnostic tool cannot connect to the control unit. In addition, the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

A warning light that does not go out indicates a problem in the system to the driver. Have such signs clarified promptly.

Which vehicles is the P68239524AA fitted in?

The vehicle details come from our data on this part number. Control unit P68239524AA is fitted in these vehicles: Jeep Cherokee KL Facelift (2018-2023) and KL (2013-2018).

These vehicles are recorded for this part number:

• Jeep Cherokee KL Facelift (2018-2023)
• Jeep Cherokee KL (2013-2018)

Comparing the part number on the label with this page shows you whether you removed the right unit. It can do no more. Have the fault memory read out before removal, because the log 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 68355363AB, 68355364AB, P68210607AF, P68210608AD, P68210608AE, P68210608AF.

How does the repair of the P68239524AA work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove control unit P68239524AA. Then create a repair order online and send the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit, repairs defective components and carries out a function test. Your own unit is then sent back to you.

If you want the crash data deleted, briefly contact Airbag24 before sending the unit in.

For testing, repairing and checking, Airbag24 usually allows 3–4 working days.

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 P68239524AA get to Airbag24?

You send control unit P68239524AA as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

Print the repair order and put it in the parcel; pack the control unit shock-proof.