Airbag control unit with part number 95910-2P500

What does the airbag control unit 95910-2P500 do?

In the vehicle from Kia, the airbag control unit 95910-2P500 controls the restraint system (SRS). It evaluates the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds about triggering airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously. It reports faults via the airbag warning light.

The sensors supply data on movement and impact continuously, and the unit compares it with stored criteria. How the triggering proceeds in detail depends on the vehicle, which is why this statement remains general.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-2P500 fail?

The most common cause is crash data from an earlier accident that remains in the unit, even if no airbag has fired. A standard diagnostic tool does not remove it. In addition, ageing components, brittle solder joints, moisture on plugs and voltage spikes come into question.

Until repair, the crash data remains stored, and only Airbag24 removes it during the repair.

The electronics in the unit can deteriorate over the years. Moisture on plugs affects the contacts, and brittle solder joints interrupt signal paths.

Voltage spikes when starting with a weak battery or during a jump start additionally load the circuitry.

How can you tell that the 95910-2P500 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster indicates the fault, as it lights up permanently or intermittently. Fault messages, a diagnostic tool without connection and a fault memory that cannot be cleared also count as warning signs. Then airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

The control unit reports a fault via the display as soon as it detects one. The following points are likely to be noticed:

• airbag warning light permanently on
• airbag warning light intermittently on
• fault message in the instrument cluster
• diagnostic tool does not connect to the control unit
• fault memory cannot be cleared

Do not rely on these signs resolving themselves. Have the vehicle inspected.

Which vehicles is the 95910-2P500 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-2P500 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sorento XM (2009-2014). Please check whether your car matches this information.

The assigned vehicles are shown here:

• Kia Sorento XM (2009-2014)

First compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, so that you know for certain that it is the correct unit. Then have the fault memory read out. Only this log shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a 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 95910-2P500 work?

The fault memory log comes first: have it read out before removal, then disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit. The repair order is created online, and the packed unit is then sent to Airbag24.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, replaces defective parts and erases the stored crash data. A function test is then carried out.

Processing takes 3–4 working days as a rule, and this covers only checking, repairing and testing. Your own 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 95910-2P500 get to Airbag24?

You hand in the control unit 95910-2P500 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, UPS brings the unit from Airbag24 back to you.

Enclose the printed repair order and make sure the packaging is shock-resistant.