Airbag control unit with part number 95910-2K151

What does the airbag control unit 95910-2K151 do?

As the control unit of the restraint system (SRS) of Kia, the 95910-2K151 evaluates the data from the crash sensors. In an emergency it decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

This function is central to the safety of the occupants, because all triggering decisions come together here. The device indicates faults in the system via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

Why does the control unit 95910-2K151 fail?

Stored crash data from an earlier accident is the most common cause with 95910-2K151, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. In addition, aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes from a weak battery or jump-starting are possible causes.

The crash data is held in the memory of the device, and the diagnostic tool cannot reach it. The entry remains stored in the device's memory.

The other causes tend to develop gradually. Electronics age, solder joints can become brittle, and moisture causes contacts to corrode.

How can you tell that the 95910-2K151 is defective?

A defect in the 95910-2K151 shows itself through the airbag warning light, which lights up permanently or intermittently in the instrument cluster, and through further signs. In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

• Airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be erased

Any one of these signs is enough to have the system checked. The warning light reports the fault itself, so it cannot be overlooked.

Which vehicles is the 95910-2K151 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-2K151 is used in the following vehicles: Kia Soul AM (2008-2014). This list refers to the part number and not only to the vehicle name.

The vehicles stored for this part number are listed below.

• Kia Soul AM (2008-2014)

The label of the removed device only shows whether it is the correct device; it does not reveal the cause. For that, have the fault memory read out first. Only this shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is responsible for the fault.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-2K051, 95910-2K061, 95910-2K100, 95910-2K110, 95910-2K111, 95910-2K150.

How does the repair of the 95910-2K151 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only then remove the control unit 95910-2K151. Next, create a repair order online and send the device in well packed. Airbag24 usually needs 3–4 working days for checking, repairing and testing.

The sequence is binding because it is prescribed for safety reasons. On the test bench, Airbag24 examines the control unit, repairs the defective components and erases the stored crash data. A function test follows.

The device is then sent 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 95910-2K151 get to Airbag24?

You send the 95910-2K151 as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 then sends the device back to you by UPS.

The printed repair order belongs in the parcel. Pack the control unit shock-proof.