Airbag control unit with part number 95910-3W250

What does the airbag control unit 95910-3W250 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-3W250 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Kia vehicles. It processes the measurements from the crash sensors, triggers the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds in an accident, and monitors the system in the background. After an accident it records crash data and is locked afterwards.

Faults are shown via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. Evaluation runs continuously.

Without an intact control unit the system lacks central evaluation, and that is exactly why a fault must be taken seriously.

Why does the control unit 95910-3W250 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes include ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

The crash data remains stored in the unit until Airbag24 removes it during the repair. This also applies if no airbag was triggered in the accident.

The other causes concern the electronics and their plug connections. A weak battery or a jump start can produce voltage spikes that affect the control unit.

How can you tell that the 95910-3W250 is defective?

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

The warning light shows the defect as soon as the control unit detects it. It is therefore the first signal you should watch for.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger. Please have the cause checked without delay.

Which vehicles is the 95910-3W250 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-3W250 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015).

The vehicles for this part number are listed below:

• Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only shows that you have the correct unit in front of you. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result 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 95910-3W250 work?

Have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 95910-3W250. Next, create a repair order online and send in the unit well packed. Inspection, repair and testing at Airbag24 usually take 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench and replaces defective components. It then erases the crash data and carries out a functional test.

Your own unit is then returned 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 95910-3W250 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-3W250 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 in the parcel and pack the unit securely against impact.