Airbag control unit with part number 95910-2K061

What does the airbag control unit 95910-2K061 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-2K061 manages the restraint system (SRS) in the Kia vehicle. It evaluates the crash sensors and decides in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners trigger.

It makes that decision within milliseconds. During operation it checks the system continuously.

If it detects a fault, a message appears via the airbag warning light. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-2K061 fail?

The 95910-2K061 most often fails because of crash data from an earlier accident, even if no airbag deployed in it. Aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, as well as voltage spikes, are also possible.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase this data. During repair at Airbag24 it is removed.

The other causes lie in the electronics and their connections. Moisture and corrosion at plug connections belong here, as do cold solder joints.

Voltage spikes arise, for example, with a weak battery or when jump-starting.

How can you tell that the 95910-2K061 is defective?

A defect in the 95910-2K061 first shows up at the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, when it lights up permanently or intermittently. Typical irregularities may also occur.

Such irregularities are:

• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• No connection between diagnostic tool and control unit
• Fault memory that cannot be cleared

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may therefore not deploy.

Which vehicles is the 95910-2K061 fitted in?

The 95910-2K061 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Soul AM (2008-2014).

These models are recorded for this part number:

• Kia Soul AM (2008-2014)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only clarifies that it is the right unit. Having the fault memory read out, by contrast, shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause, and you should do that in advance.

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 95910-2K061 work?

You have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery before removing the 95910-2K061, and create a repair order online.

Pack the unit well and send it in.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. The unit then returns 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 95910-2K061 get to Airbag24?

The control unit 95910-2K061 reaches Airbag24 as a parcel, or alternatively via a UPS collection booked for an extra charge.

After repair, Airbag24 sends it back by UPS. The printed repair order belongs in the parcel, and the unit must be packed shock-resistant.