Airbag control unit with part number 95910-2K311

What does the airbag control unit 95910-2K311 do?

At Kia, the 95910-2K311 controls the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in an accident. The sensors supply it with data continuously, and from this it decides within milliseconds. If the system detects a fault, the airbag warning light comes on.

The unit continuously evaluates whether lines and sensors work plausibly. To do this it checks the state of the system at short intervals.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself. The system records the incident, and this information stays in the unit.

Why does the control unit 95910-2K311 fail?

The most common cause for the 95910-2K311 is stored crash data, even without a triggered airbag. A standard diagnostic tool does not erase it. Other causes are ageing, cold solder joints, moisture and voltage spikes.

The other causes can be summarised as follows:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

Crash data remains in the unit after the accident, even if no airbag has opened. Looking at cables and plugs does not settle this point.

How can you tell that the 95910-2K311 is defective?

A defect on the 95910-2K311 is indicated by the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up constantly or intermittently. A fault message may also appear in the instrument cluster. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

In addition, the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit, and a fault memory cannot be cleared.

The warning light exists precisely to indicate a fault. Its message calls for a prompt inspection.

Which vehicles is the 95910-2K311 fitted in?

The assignment refers to Kia. The control unit 95910-2K311 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Soul AM (2008-2014).

The list shows the affected vehicles:

• Kia Soul AM (2008-2014)

The label comparison only confirms that it is the right unit, nothing more. Comparing the part number on the removed unit with this page is therefore a sensible step. Which cause applies is only shown by the fault memory read out beforehand: it reveals whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is affected.

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 95910-2K311 work?

First have the fault memory of the 95910-2K311 read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Create a repair order online. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Send the well-packed unit in. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test. The unit then goes 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 95910-2K311 get to Airbag24?

The control unit 95910-2K311 reaches Airbag24 as a parcel, or UPS collects it for an extra charge. UPS takes care of the return after the repair.

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