Airbag control unit with part number 95910-3R220

What does the airbag control unit 95910-3R220 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-3R220 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and, in a crash, decides within a few milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The unit also monitors the entire system during operation. If it detects a fault, it reports this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident, it stores crash data and is locked afterwards.

Why does the control unit 95910-3R220 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause: it remains in the unit after an accident, even if no airbag has been triggered, and a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting.

Crash data is a record of the moment of impact. It remains in memory until it is erased during the repair.

Ageing components and corroded plug connections only become visible on a close inspection. Cold solder joints can interrupt the contact at times.

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

How can you tell that the 95910-3R220 is defective?

A defect shows up as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster staying on permanently or intermittently, as a fault message in the instrument cluster, as a diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit, and as a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

The light shows that the defect exists, so a prompt check is advisable.

Which vehicles is the 95910-3R220 fitted in?

The 95910-3R220 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Cadenza VG (2009-2016).

The vehicles for which we have data are listed here:

• Kia Cadenza VG (2009-2016)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. Please also have the fault memory read out. This 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 95910F6500.

How does the repair of the 95910-3R220 work?

First, have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a functional test. After that, your own unit is 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 95910-3R220 get to Airbag24?

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

Put the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the control unit shock-proof.