Airbag control unit with part number 95910-3W000

What does the airbag control unit 95910-3W000 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-3W000 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It evaluates the signals of the crash sensors and decides in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The control unit monitors the entire system continuously. It shows detected faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident, it stores crash data and then locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-3W000 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause: after an accident it stays in the unit, even if no airbag was triggered, and a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes also play a role.

Airbag24 deletes this crash data during the repair. The statement that it can be erased applies to this.

Components age, solder joints can lose contact over time, and moisture attacks plug connections. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump-start, additionally strain the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-3W000 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, and 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.

These signs point to a defect that the system reports itself. If airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are affected, they may fail to trigger in an emergency. Have the warning light checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-3W000 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-3W000 is fitted at Kia in these vehicles: Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015). Whether it matches your own car is shown by comparing the part number.

The following list names vehicles with this control unit.

• Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015)

You compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read beforehand, because this log 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 0K082677F0, 95910-3W800, 959100Z200, 959103U100.

How does the repair of the 95910-3W000 work?

First have the fault memory read and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Create the repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 needs 3–4 working days for checking, repairing and testing.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench and repairs defective components. The crash data is then deleted and a function test carried out. After that, the unit goes 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 95910-3W000 get to Airbag24?

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

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