Airbag control unit with part number 95910-2K111

What does the airbag control unit 95910-2K111 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-2K111 is the control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It processes the sensor signals, decides in an accident within milliseconds whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

The unit detects faults during operation and reports them via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. In this way a fault becomes visible before it can become a problem in an emergency.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. This feature belongs to the system and is not a malfunction.

Why does the control unit 95910-2K111 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data after an accident, even if no airbag has triggered. Other causes are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting.

Crash data cannot be removed with an ordinary diagnostic tool. At Airbag24 it is deleted during the repair, before the unit undergoes the function test.

The remaining causes lie inside the unit or at its contacts. Ageing electronics, cold solder joints and moisture at the plugs can impair function, and voltage spikes add further stress to the unit.

How can you tell that the 95910-2K111 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool cannot connect to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. In that case airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

The airbag warning light is the clearest sign. Whether it stays on permanently or only lights up now and then, in both cases a check of the system is worthwhile.

The same applies to a message in the instrument cluster or a fault memory that cannot be emptied. Reading out with a diagnostic tool shows which fault is present.

Which vehicles is the 95910-2K111 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-2K111 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Soul AM (2008-2014). To check whether your vehicle is among them, compare it with this list.

The affected vehicles at a glance:

• Kia Soul AM (2008-2014)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page to be sure that you have the correct unit. Separately, have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only 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 95910-2K111 work?

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. Beforehand, read out the fault memory and enclose the log, disconnect the battery, and only then remove the control unit. Online you create a repair order and send in the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, deletes crash data and carries out a function test. Only then is your own unit returned.

The order of steps on the vehicle is fixed for safety reasons.

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 95910-2K111 get to Airbag24?

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

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the control unit shock-resistant.