Airbag control unit with part number 95910-2K051

What does the airbag control unit 95910-2K051 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-2K051 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It evaluates sensor signals, decides in a crash within a few milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners to trigger, and monitors the system continuously.

It stores faults in the fault memory and reports them via the airbag warning light. The message appears as soon as a deviation is detected.

After an accident it secures crash data and then locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-2K051 fail?

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

Crash data arises because the control unit records the moment of an impact. Airbag24 erases it during repair, which a diagnostic tool cannot do.

The remaining causes relate to the electronics and their connections. Components age, solder joints can be unreliable, and moisture attacks contacts. Voltage spikes from a weak battery or a jump start additionally load the unit.

How can you tell that the 95910-2K051 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears in the instrument cluster as well. A defect also shows when the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be erased.

The warning light shows the finding as soon as it occurs. If it lights up, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency, so the display should not be ignored.

A fault memory that cannot be emptied is likewise a sign that something is wrong in the system.

Which vehicles is the 95910-2K051 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-2K051 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Soul AM (2008-2014).

The overview for this part number is as follows:

• Kia Soul AM (2008-2014)

First compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only ensures you have the correct unit. Next, have the fault memory read out, because the result 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 95910-2K350, 959102K000, 959102K050, 95910B2010, 95910B2300, 95910B2600.

How does the repair of the 95910-2K051 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log, then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Then create a repair order online and send the unit in well packaged. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your own unit is returned to you.

The 3–4 working days refer solely to the work at Airbag24. 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 95910-2K051 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit 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.