Airbag control unit with part number 95910-1M250

What does the airbag control unit 95910-1M250 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-1M250 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and, in a crash, decides within a few milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

During operation the unit monitors the entire system. If it detects a fault, it reports it via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself. This also happens if no airbag has been triggered.

Why does the control unit 95910-1M250 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause with the control unit 95910-1M250, even if no airbag has been triggered, and a standard diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, as well as voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting.

The crash data is held in the unit itself. A standard diagnostic tool cannot reach this data to erase it.

The other causes concern the electronics and their connections. If components age, solder joints come loose or moisture enters a plug, the unit may fail. Strong voltage spikes add further stress.

How can you tell that the 95910-1M250 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, and the diagnostic tool cannot connect to the control unit 95910-1M250. In addition, the fault memory cannot be cleared.

The warning light is the clearest sign. It shows that something is wrong in the restraint system.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then be unable to trigger. Therefore have the warning checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-1M250 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-1M250 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Forte TD (2008-2013); Kia Cerato TD (2008-2012). Check the details against your car before you create a repair order.

The vehicles known to us for this part number are listed here:

• Kia Forte TD (2008-2013)
• Kia Cerato TD (2008-2012)

First compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. The comparison only confirms that you have the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only that shows 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 95910-1M100, 95910-1M450, 95910-1M460, 95910-1M500.

How does the repair of the 95910-1M250 work?

First have the fault memory of the 95910-1M250 read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, only then remove the control unit, and create a repair order online. Send the well-packed unit in; processing at Airbag24 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 95910-1M250 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-1M250 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.