Airbag control unit with part number 95910-0Z100

What does the airbag control unit 95910-0Z100 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-0Z100 is the central control unit of the restraint system for Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident, within milliseconds, whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

It also monitors the system continuously and shows faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. Only the repair lifts the lock.

Why does the control unit 95910-0Z100 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. It cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool; Airbag24 erases it during the repair. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting.

The crash data affects the memory, while the other causes affect the electronics and the connections. The repair checks both on the unit.

Electronics age, and moisture attacks plug connections. This is among the general causes.

How can you tell that the 95910-0Z100 is defective?

A defect shows when the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently and an error message appears. In addition, the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

Take the warning seriously, because airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

The warning light gives you a clear signal to act on.

Which vehicles is the 95910-0Z100 fitted in?

The 95910-0Z100 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sportage KM/JE (2004-2010). The assignment refers to this part number.

The overview shows the assigned vehicles:

• Kia Sportage KM/JE (2004-2010)

First compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms that it is the right unit. Then have the fault memory read out, because only that shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-3U600, 95910-3W800, 95910-D9000, 959100Z200, 959101F110, 959103U100.

How does the repair of the 95910-0Z100 work?

Beforehand, have the fault memory read out and attach the log, then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

At Airbag24, the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are replaced, stored crash data is erased and a function test is carried out. Afterwards, your own unit is 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 95910-0Z100 get to Airbag24?

Either you send the unit as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back by UPS after the repair.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit is packed shock-proof.