Airbag control unit with part number 95910-3W210

What does the airbag control unit 95910-3W210 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-3W210 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides within milliseconds in a crash which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

Between accidents, monitoring continues without interruption. The unit checks sensors, wiring and actuators of the system and compares the values with the stored specifications.

If it detects a fault, it reports it via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. After an accident, the control unit also stores crash data and then locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-3W210 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause of failure for the 95910-3W210, even if no airbag has deployed. The other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Crash data are events that the unit records after an accident. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase them; Airbag24 takes care of this during the repair.

The other causes tend to develop gradually. Electronic components age, moisture and corrosion attack plug connections, and voltage spikes from the vehicle electrical system, for example with a weak battery or a jump start, additionally stress the circuits.

How can you tell that the 95910-3W210 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently when the 95910-3W210 is defective. At the same time an error message appears in the instrument cluster, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

Another sign is when the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit. Then the fault memory cannot even be read out, and the check does not progress.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may therefore not trigger. Do not ignore the display, and have the fault memory checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-3W210 fitted in?

The 95910-3W210 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015).

The following list shows the vehicles recorded for this control unit in our data.

• Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only ensures that you have the right unit in front of you, and says nothing about its condition.

Have the fault memory read out in advance. Only this result shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or a 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 95910-3W210 work?

First have the fault memory read out and the log enclosed. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the 95910-3W210. Afterwards create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

At Airbag24 the unit is checked on the test bench. Defective components are replaced where necessary, the stored crash data is erased and a function test is carried out. For this work at Airbag24, 3–4 working days are usually planned.

Afterwards 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 95910-3W210 get to Airbag24?

You send the 95910-3W210 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.