Airbag control unit with part number 95910-1G000

What does the airbag control unit 95910-1G000 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-1G000 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in the Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

It indicates faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-1G000 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes.

The crash data is stored in the control unit even if no airbag was triggered. An ordinary diagnostic tool does not remove it.

Aged components and cold solder joints lead to contact problems, moisture and corrosion attack plug connections, and voltage spikes stress the electronics, for example with a weak battery.

How can you tell that the 95910-1G000 is defective?

The airbag warning light lights up constantly or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. The airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger in a crash.

The warning light shows the fault, because the system itself reports the detected malfunction. Looking at it after switching on the ignition is therefore sensible.

If there is no connection to the diagnostic tool, a connector or a cable can also be the cause.

Which vehicles is the 95910-1G000 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-1G000 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Rio JB (2005-2011).

These models are on record for this part number:

• Kia Rio JB (2005-2011)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only confirms that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only that result shows whether the control unit is defective or a connector or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-1G150, 959101W200, 959101W600, 959101W610.

How does the repair of the 95910-1G000 work?

First have the fault memory read out and keep the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Next, create the repair order online and send the unit in, well packed. At Airbag24, checking, repairing and testing usually takes 3–4 working days.

The sequence is fixed for safety reasons, because the control unit may only be removed after the battery has been disconnected.

At Airbag24 the unit is checked 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 95910-1G000 get to Airbag24?

The unit comes to Airbag24 as a parcel or with a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the control unit 95910-1G000 by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.