Airbag control unit with part number 95910-1F000

What does the airbag control unit 95910-1F000 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-1F000 coordinates the SRS restraint system in the Kia vehicle. It reads the crash sensors, determines in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and checks the system continuously.

Triggering takes place within milliseconds, so the evaluation must work reliably and without delay. If the unit detects a fault, the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. You will find more on this state in the section on causes.

Why does the control unit 95910-1F000 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored from an earlier accident, even if no airbag was triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it.

Stored crash data prevents the unit from cleanly reporting that it is working correctly. As a result the fault looks at first glance like a wiring problem, although the unit itself is affected.

Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes. A weak battery or connecting jump leads can additionally stress the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-1F000 is defective?

A defect shows when the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, an error message appears, or the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit. If the fault memory cannot be cleared, that is a further sign.

The airbag warning light can be the first visible indication. It can burn continuously or light up only at times. Both mean that the restraint system is not working fully, and the light should not be ignored.

As long as the fault exists, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger in an emergency. Have the finding checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-1F000 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-1F000 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sportage KM/JE (2004-2010).

Below are the vehicles for which this part number is known.

• Kia Sportage KM/JE (2004-2010)

Please have the fault memory read out before removal. Then you know whether the control unit is defective or only a plug or cable. Afterwards compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with the information here.

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 95910-1F000 work?

You read out the fault memory and attach the log, disconnect the battery, remove the control unit, create the repair order online and pack the unit well. Then send it in.

First the unit is taken out, then comes the repair order on the internet. When packing, take care that nothing shifts or is damaged.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days, after which your own unit 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 95910-1F000 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-1F000 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 in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.