Airbag control unit with part number 95910-2W280

What does the airbag control unit 95910-2W280 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-2W280 controls the restraint system (SRS) in Hyundai. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds on triggering, and monitors the system permanently during operation.

If the unit detects a fault, the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up. The warning thus informs you about the condition of the restraint system.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. The lock is released only by the repair.

Why does the control unit 95910-2W280 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Further causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start.

The fact that no airbag has triggered does not mean the unit has stored no data. The crash data remains in memory until it is deliberately removed during a repair.

The other causes concern the electronics and their connections. Moisture and corrosion attack the contacts, and a cold solder joint can fail intermittently under load.

How can you tell that the 95910-2W280 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

The warning light is the most important visible sign of a defect. It shows the fault even when the vehicle otherwise behaves normally.

If the lamp does not go out after switching on the ignition, have the system checked promptly. An intermittent message is also a reason to read out the fault memory.

Which vehicles is the 95910-2W280 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-2W280 is fitted in these vehicles: Hyundai Santa Fe DM (2012-2015) and DM Facelift (2015-2018).

This part number is recorded for the following models:

• Hyundai Santa Fe DM (2012-2015)
• Hyundai Santa Fe DM Facelift (2015-2018)

Compare the part number on the label of the unit with this page. This only ensures that you have the correct unit. In addition, have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the log shows whether the control unit itself is affected or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95700-2B110, 95910-0W100, 95910-26100, 95910-2B028, 95910-2B900, 95910-2B970.

How does the repair of the 95910-2W280 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Afterwards create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, removes the stored crash data and carries out a function test.

Afterwards the unit is sent back to you. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days, and this period covers only checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24. 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 95910-2W280 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel to Airbag24 or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends the unit back to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel. Pack the control unit shockproof.