Airbag control unit with part number 95910-4D160

What does the airbag control unit 95910-4D160 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-4D160 forms the core of the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It processes the data from the crash sensors, decides in fractions of a second in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners trigger, and monitors the system constantly.

If the unit detects a fault, it switches on the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself, and only the repair lifts this lock.

Because triggering tolerates no delay in an emergency, the electronics keep working in the background without interruption. Flawless components are therefore the precondition for the system to respond reliably.

Why does the control unit 95910-4D160 fail?

With the 95910-4D160, crash data from an accident counts as the most common cause, even if no airbag has triggered; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Crash data is created in the unit as soon as it processes an accident, regardless of whether an airbag triggers. The other causes in detail:

• Electronic components age and lose reliability over time.
• Cold solder joints can lose electrical contact.
• Moisture and corrosion at plug connections disrupt signal transmission.
• Voltage spikes, for example from jump-starting or a weak battery, stress the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-4D160 is defective?

A defect on the 95910-4D160 shows up as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lighting up constantly or intermittently, as a fault message in the instrument cluster, as no connection to the diagnostic tool, and as a fault memory that cannot be cleared. Then airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

Typical signs at a glance:

• The airbag warning light stays on or comes on irregularly.
• The instrument cluster shows a fault message for the airbag system.
• The diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit.
• A fault memory cannot be cleared despite being read out.

Check such signs promptly, because the warning light shows the state of the system without you having to measure anything.

Which vehicles is the 95910-4D160 fitted in?

The list refers only to this part number. The control unit 95910-4D160 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sedona VQ (2005-2014); Kia Carnival VQ (2005-2014).

The vehicles are listed here:

• Kia Sedona VQ (2005-2014)
• Kia Carnival VQ (2005-2014)

Comparing the label of the removed unit with this page only shows that it is the correct unit. Whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause is answered only by the fault memory, which you have read out in advance. Have it read out before removal.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 4D959-10640, 95910-4D100, 95910-4D200, 95910-4D220, 95910-4D230, 95910-4D320.

How does the repair of the 95910-4D160 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit 95910-4D160. Then create a repair order online and send in the unit well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

At Airbag24, your unit is checked on the test bench, defective components are replaced, stored crash data is erased, and a function test is carried out. Only after that does your own unit go 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 95910-4D160 get to Airbag24?

The control unit 95910-4D160 goes to Airbag24 either as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is made by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel. Pack the control unit shock-resistant so that it survives the journey undamaged.