Airbag control unit with part number 95910-3R400

What does the airbag control unit 95910-3R400 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-3R400 controls the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in Kia. From the signals of the crash sensors it calculates within milliseconds which restraint devices are activated in an accident.

At the same time it constantly checks the system for faults. If it detects one, it reports this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and then locks itself. The remaining sections explain what the repair changes about this.

Why does the control unit 95910-3R400 fail?

Stored crash data after an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag was triggered. Further causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture at plug connections and voltage spikes.

A standard diagnostic tool cannot remove this data. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

The other causes concern age, moisture and fluctuations in the vehicle electrical system. Electronics lose reliability over the years, and moisture harms the contacts.

How can you tell that the 95910-3R400 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or intermittently. Error messages also appear, the diagnostic tool finds no connection, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

Watch for the following signs:

• The airbag warning light stays on permanently or comes on intermittently.
• An error message appears in the instrument cluster.
• The diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit.
• The fault memory cannot be cleared.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not trigger. Have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-3R400 fitted in?

A look at the vehicle registration document shows whether your own car matches this part number. The 95910-3R400 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Cadenza VG (2009-2016).

The vehicles recorded for this part number 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 correct unit. Have the fault memory read out, because only its result shows whether the control unit itself 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 95910-3R400 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log to the unit. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit before creating a repair order online.

Afterwards pack the unit well and send it in. Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a functional test.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days, and only for checking, repairing and testing. The unit is then sent 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 95910-3R400 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-3R400 as a parcel or optionally book a UPS collection. Airbag24 returns it by UPS after the repair.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.