Airbag control unit with part number 95910-2J860

What does the airbag control unit 95910-2J860 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-2J860 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It evaluates the crash sensors, determines in a crash within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners trigger, and reports faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The unit monitors the restraint system continuously for as long as the vehicle has power. This includes the sensors, the wiring and the firing circuits.

While driving, its work is hardly noticed. It only becomes conspicuous when it detects a fault.

Why does the control unit 95910-2J860 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start.

Crash data arises when the unit records an impact. It remains stored until it is specifically removed, and it can occupy the fault memory even when the vehicle has long been roadworthy again.

The other causes tend to develop gradually. Dirty or damp contacts disturb signals before a component fails completely.

How can you tell that the 95910-2J860 is defective?

A defect in the 95910-2J860 shows itself through the airbag warning light, which lights up permanently or intermittently. A fault message in the instrument cluster and a fault memory that cannot be cleared are also signs.

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

With these signs, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not be able to trigger in an emergency. This applies until the finding has been clarified.

You should take the warning light seriously, because it shows the fault as soon as the system detects it.

Which vehicles is the 95910-2J860 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-2J860 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Mohave HM (2008-2024).

The overview lists the vehicles recorded for this number.

• Kia Mohave HM (2008-2024)

First compare the part number on the label of your removed unit with this page. That only ensures that it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out before removal, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-2J400, 95910-2J450, 95910-2J550, 95910-2J580.

How does the repair of the 95910-2J860 work?

You first have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit 95910-2J860. Then create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days. Afterwards 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 95910-2J860 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-2J860 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order and pack the unit shock-resistant.