Airbag control unit with part number 95910-2P380

What does the airbag control unit 95910-2P380 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-2P380 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Kia. It evaluates the crash sensors, determines within milliseconds in a collision which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are to trigger, and checks the system without interruption.

The unit reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. The measured values come from the sensors, but the triggering decision is made by the control unit.

In the event of a collision, the unit stores crash data and locks itself. The following sections explain why this can happen and how the defect can be recognised.

Why does the control unit 95910-2P380 fail?

Stored crash data after an accident is the most common cause with the 95910-2P380, even if no airbag has fired. Additional causes include ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture together with corrosion at plug connections and voltage spikes.

The crash data remains in memory until Airbag24 removes it. An ordinary diagnostic tool cannot delete it.

Ageing components and cold solder joints can impair function even without a preceding accident. Moisture and corrosion disrupt the contact, and voltage spikes from a weak battery or jump-starting stress the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-2P380 is defective?

Defects on the 95910-2P380 show up in particular on the airbag warning light and in messages in the instrument cluster. In addition, there may be a lack of contact with the diagnostic tool and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

These signs indicate a defect:

• airbag warning light stays on permanently
• airbag warning light comes on intermittently
• fault message in the instrument cluster
• no connection between diagnostic tool and control unit
• fault memory cannot be cleared

In that case, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. This finding should therefore be checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-2P380 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-2P380 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sorento XM (2009-2014).

The list of vehicles for this part number follows here.

• Kia Sorento XM (2009-2014)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms that it is the correct unit. Please also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because the result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a connector or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-1U000, 95910-1U150, 95910-2P400, 95910-2P580, 959101U100.

How does the repair of the 95910-2P380 work?

You read out the fault memory of the 95910-2P380 first and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery. Only then remove the control unit, create the repair order online and send the unit in packaging.

This order protects you when handling the airbag system and must not be changed.

At Airbag24 the unit is checked, repaired if necessary, the crash data is deleted and a functional test follows. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days. Then your own unit is returned to the sender.

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 95910-2P380 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-2P380 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS after repair.

Pack the unit shock-proof and enclose the printed repair order.