Airbag control unit with part number 95910-3U500

What does the airbag control unit 95910-3U500 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-3U500 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It processes the signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. In addition, it monitors the system continuously and reports faults via the airbag warning light.

The unit constantly evaluates the sensor readings so that it can react without delay in an emergency. After an accident it stores crash data and then locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-3U500 fail?

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

Crash data remains in the memory even when no airbag has fired during the impact. Airbag24 erases it as part of the repair.

The other causes concern mainly the electronics and their connections. Aged components, cold solder joints and corrosion at plugs lead to intermittent faults, and voltage spikes put stress on the electronics. Which cause applies in an individual case is only established by the inspection.

How can you tell that the 95910-3U500 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears in the instrument cluster. In addition, the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared.

Typical signs are:

• The airbag warning light stays on or keeps lighting up.
• An error message is shown in the instrument cluster.
• The diagnostic tool receives no connection to the control unit.
• The fault memory cannot be cleared.

With such a defect, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not deploy in an emergency. If the warning light indicates a fault, have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-3U500 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-3U500 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015).

The overview shows the vehicles for which this control unit is listed:

• Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only confirms that it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand. Only this log 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 0K082677F0, 95910-3W800, 959100Z200, 959103U100.

How does the repair of the 95910-3U500 work?

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

At Airbag24 the unit is examined on the test bench. Defective components are replaced, stored crash data is erased and the unit undergoes a functional test. Your own, repaired 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 95910-3U500 get to Airbag24?

You send the control 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 into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.