Airbag control unit with part number 95910-3W200

What does the airbag control unit 95910-3W200 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-3W200 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) in Kia. It checks the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in an accident whether the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

The unit reports a fault via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-3W200 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data from an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. Other causes include aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be erased with an ordinary diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

Further causes lie in the electronics themselves or in the connections. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, place additional strain on the circuits.

How can you tell that the 95910-3W200 is defective?

A defect shows up in the airbag warning light, which lights up constantly or intermittently, and in an error message in the instrument cluster. In addition, the diagnostic tool may then be unable to establish a connection to the control unit, and the fault memory remains.

In this case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency. The light shows this condition clearly, and a prompt check follows.

Which vehicles is the 95910-3W200 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-3W200 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015).

The overview below lists the vehicles recorded for this part number.

• Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. Whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is behind the fault is shown only by the fault memory, read out beforehand.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-3U000, 95910-3U500, 95910-3U600, 95910-3W000, 95910-3W100, 95910-3W110.

How does the repair of the 95910-3W200 work?

You have the fault memory read out first and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery. Only then remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Airbag24 checks it, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test; 3–4 working days are generally planned for this.

After that, your own unit is returned to you. The time stated relates solely to the work at Airbag24.

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 95910-3W200 get to Airbag24?

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

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