Airbag control unit with part number 95910-2K100

What does the airbag control unit 95910-2K100 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-2K100 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. From the readings of the crash sensors it determines in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners trigger, and this happens within milliseconds.

Even during normal driving, it works in the background and checks the components of the system. If it detects a fault, the airbag warning light lights up. After an accident, it writes crash data into its memory and locks itself afterwards.

Why does the control unit 95910-2K100 fail?

The most common cause with the 95910-2K100 is crash data stored in the memory after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes are added to this.

The crash data remains in place because a standard diagnostic tool cannot remove it. Airbag24 erases it during repair.

Voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or when a jump-start is used.

How can you tell that the 95910-2K100 is defective?

Defects on the 95910-2K100 show up as the airbag warning light, which lights up permanently or intermittently, as a fault message in the instrument cluster, as a missing connection to the diagnostic tool and as a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

Such signs mean that airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency. The warning light is the visible warning that the system itself gives.

If you notice such signs, have the fault memory read out before you work on the control unit.

Which vehicles is the 95910-2K100 fitted in?

The 95910-2K100 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Soul AM (2008-2014).

The models to which this part number belongs are listed here:

• Kia Soul AM (2008-2014)

Compare the number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That only confirms that it is the right unit. The real question is answered by the fault memory: only once it has been read out does it show 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 95910-2K100 work?

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. For the repair of the 95910-2K100, first have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and send it in well packed after creating the repair order online.

At Airbag24, the unit is examined on the test bench. The team replaces defective components, the crash data is erased and a function test concludes the work. Afterwards, your own unit is 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 95910-2K100 get to Airbag24?

You send the 95910-2K100 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends it back to you via UPS after the repair.

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