Airbag control unit with part number 95910-3W650

What does the airbag control unit 95910-3W650 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-3W650 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It reads the crash sensors, decides in an emergency within milliseconds on the firing of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the entire system.

If the unit reports a fault, the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster comes on. The monitoring runs continuously in the background.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-3W650 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even without a triggered airbag. A normal diagnostic tool cannot remove it. Further causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plugs, and voltage peaks.

The crash data stays in the memory after the accident, even though no airbag was fired. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

Voltage peaks include, for example, a weak battery or a jump-start. These can also load the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-3W650 is defective?

The airbag warning light stays on permanently or intermittently, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, and the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit. In addition, the fault memory cannot be cleared.

• airbag warning light permanently or intermittently active
• fault message in the instrument cluster
• no connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit
• fault memory cannot be cleared

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy. A permanently lit warning light is therefore a reason to have the vehicle checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-3W650 fitted in?

The part number on the unit itself is decisive. The control unit 95910-3W650 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015).

The vehicles in which this control unit is installed are listed in the overview below.

• Kia Sportage SL (2010-2015)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only confirms that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out before removal, because only the log shows whether the control unit itself is the cause or whether a plug or cable is.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 0K082677F0, 95910-3W800, 959100Z200, 959103U100.

How does the repair of the 95910-3W650 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery before you remove the control unit 95910-3W650. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Airbag24 processes it usually within 3–4 working days.

At Airbag24 the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are replaced, stored crash data is erased and a function test is carried out. Afterwards your own unit is 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 95910-3W650 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-3W650 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is made by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the packaging must protect the unit against shocks.