Airbag control unit with part number 95910-2P480

What does the airbag control unit 95910-2P480 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-2P480 connects the crash sensors with the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners of Kia. It checks the sensor data, decides on triggering within milliseconds in a collision, and monitors the entire restraint system. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The control unit works in the background without pause and reports faults to the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

In everyday use, the light therefore shows whether the system is in order.

Why does the control unit 95910-2P480 fail?

The most frequent cause is the crash data at the 95910-2P480, which are stored after an accident even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase them. Other causes are ageing electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes from a weak battery or a jump start.

Crash data are measurements recorded during the accident. They stay in the unit until Airbag24 removes them.

Electronics age, and solder joints lose quality over time. Moisture causes corrosion on the contacts, which disrupts the flow of current. High voltage spikes can additionally stress the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-2P480 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or lights up only intermittently, and an error message appears in the instrument cluster. If no connection can be made from the diagnostic tool to the 95910-2P480, or the fault memory cannot be cleared, this likewise indicates a fault. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy in an emergency.

The light shows this fault directly on the dashboard so that you can act. Therefore arrange a check promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-2P480 fitted in?

The 95910-2P480 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sorento XM (2009-2014).

You will find the assignment to this control unit in the overview:

• Kia Sorento XM (2009-2014)

Make the label comparison with the part number on the removed unit. It only confirms that you have the matching control unit in front of you. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the log 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 95910-1U000, 95910-1U150, 95910-2P400, 95910-2P580, 959101U100.

How does the repair of the 95910-2P480 work?

First have the fault memory read out and the log attached. Then disconnect the battery before the 95910-2P480 is removed. Next create the repair order online and pack the unit carefully before sending it in. Handling at Airbag24, covering testing, repair and function test, takes 3–4 working days as a rule.

The removal only takes place once the battery is disconnected. This is a safety measure for the airbag system.

At Airbag24 the unit is checked on the test bench, defective components are replaced, the stored crash data are removed, and a function test follows. Afterwards your own unit goes back. 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 95910-2P480 get to Airbag24?

You send the 95910-2P480 to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the unit by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and you pack the unit shock-proof.