Airbag control unit with part number 95910-1F210

What does the airbag control unit 95910-1F210 do?

The 95910-1F210, as the airbag control unit, controls the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It processes the crash sensors and, in an accident, triggers the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds.

The unit monitors the system continuously and shows faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. The repair is the only way to end the lock.

Why does the control unit 95910-1F210 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has been triggered. Other causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes.

Crash data remains stored, because a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

The following causes come into consideration in detail:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example with a weak battery or a jump start

How can you tell that the 95910-1F210 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently if the 95910-1F210 is defective. Further signs are fault messages in the instrument cluster, no connection to the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy. Every illumination of the light should therefore be understood as a warning.

Which vehicles is the 95910-1F210 fitted in?

The following vehicles are on record for the 95910-1F210: Kia Sportage KM/JE (2004-2010).

The list shows which models belong to it.

• Kia Sportage KM/JE (2004-2010)

Comparing the part number with the label of the removed unit shows that it is the right unit, and nothing more. Only the fault memory readout gives information on whether the control unit is defective or whether 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 95910-1F210 work?

First, have the fault memory read out and add the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only then remove the control unit.

Then create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test, after which your own unit is sent back. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 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 95910-1F210 get to Airbag24?

You either send the unit as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. It comes back after the repair by UPS.

The printed repair order is enclosed with the parcel, and the control unit must be packed shock-proof.