Airbag control unit with part number 95910-1G020

What does the airbag control unit 95910-1G020 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-1G020 is the central control unit of the restraint system in Kia vehicles. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in a crash whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and shows faults via the airbag warning light.

The control unit checks the system continuously during operation. After a crash it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-1G020 fail?

With the 95910-1G020, crash data stored after an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other possible causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

The crash data remains in the control unit until Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

Further causes lie in the ageing of the electronics, in poor contacts caused by wet conditions and rust, and in voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting.

How can you tell that the 95910-1G020 is defective?

The 95910-1G020 shows typical signs: the airbag warning light stays on permanently or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, and a diagnostic tool finds no connection. If the fault memory cannot be cleared, a check is advisable.

These signs appear individually or together:

• airbag warning light permanently or intermittently on
• error message in the instrument cluster
• no connection to the control unit via the diagnostic tool
• fault memory cannot be cleared

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

Which vehicles is the 95910-1G020 fitted in?

Check the list to see whether your vehicle is included. The airbag control unit 95910-1G020 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Rio JB (2005-2011).

The vehicles in detail:

• Kia Rio JB (2005-2011)

(a) Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, and you will know that it is the correct unit. (b) Have the fault memory read out beforehand. Only this 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 95910-1G150, 959101W200, 959101W600, 959101W610.

How does the repair of the 95910-1G020 work?

First, read out the fault memory of the 95910-1G020 and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only then remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. At Airbag24, processing usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Your own unit is then 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 95910-1G020 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-1G020 in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.