Airbag control unit with part number 95910-3R120

What does the airbag control unit 95910-3R120 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-3R120 is the central control unit of the SRS restraint system in Kia vehicles. It processes the data from the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds on airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and checks the system continuously.

If the unit detects a fault, it reports it via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. A fault message may also appear there.

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

Why does the control unit 95910-3R120 fail?

The cause is most often crash data stored in the unit after an accident, even when no airbag has triggered. A normal diagnostic tool leaves this data in place. Further triggers are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes.

Crash data does not disappear on its own. It remains in the memory of the control unit until Airbag24 removes it during the repair.

The other causes affect the electronics themselves or their connections. Solder joints can give way over the years, moisture and corrosion attack the plug contacts, and voltage spikes stress the components.

How can you tell that the 95910-3R120 is defective?

The airbag warning light on the 95910-3R120 lights up permanently or intermittently, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

The warning light is the most important sign that you will notice in the vehicle. Especially when it lights up only intermittently, it makes sense not to postpone finding the cause.

In the event of a defect, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not trigger in an emergency. The warning light is therefore a clear signal.

Which vehicles is the 95910-3R120 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-3R120 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Cadenza VG (2009-2016).

You will find the vehicles known to us for this part number in the following list.

• Kia Cadenza VG (2009-2016)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only establishes that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910F6500.

How does the repair of the 95910-3R120 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 95910-3R120. Next, create the repair order online and send in the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test. Processing at Airbag24 takes 3–4 working days as a rule.

Your unit is then returned 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 95910-3R120 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-3R120 as a parcel or book a collection by UPS for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the control unit shock-proof, so that it arrives undamaged.