Airbag control unit with part number 95910-3W500

What does the airbag control unit 95910-3W500 do?

The unit 95910-3W500 is the airbag control unit for Kia and controls the restraint system (SRS). It evaluates signals from the crash sensors and decides in a crash within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners trigger. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Monitoring runs without interruption while driving. Faults found are stored in memory and displayed via the airbag warning light.

The fault memory is the most important source for diagnosis, because only there is it recorded what the unit has detected.

Why does the control unit 95910-3W500 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag triggered; an ordinary diagnostic tool does not remove it. General influences such as ageing, moisture and voltage spikes are added.

Airbag24 removes the crash data in a targeted way during the repair.

Further causes at a glance:

• Ageing electronic components
• Cold solder joints
• Moisture and corrosion on plug connections
• Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

How can you tell that the 95910-3W500 is defective?

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

If this is the case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in a crash, regardless of how the vehicle otherwise drives.

When these signs occur, have the fault memory read out before you take further steps.

Which vehicles is the 95910-3W500 fitted in?

The 95910-3W500 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015). The details come from our data on this control unit.

The vehicle list follows:

• Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015)

Comparing the part number on the label of your removed control unit with this page only confirms that you have the correct unit. The fault memory should be read out beforehand, because only this log shows whether the 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 95910-3W500 work?

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days; this period covers only checking, repairing and testing. Your steps begin with reading out the fault memory, enclosing the log and disconnecting the battery.

Only then do you remove the unit, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test.

Afterwards your own unit comes 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 95910-3W500 get to Airbag24?

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

Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the control unit shockproof in its packaging.