Airbag control unit with part number 95910-4D180

What does the airbag control unit 95910-4D180 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-4D180 controls the restraint system (SRS) in the Kia. It evaluates the crash sensors, determines within a fraction of a second whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered in an accident, and monitors the system continuously during operation.

The unit indicates faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. In this way you learn that something is wrong in the system.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. The lock is only lifted by the repair.

Why does the control unit 95910-4D180 fail?

Stored crash data from an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag was triggered, and a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other possible causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture on plug connections and voltage spikes from a weak battery or jump-starting.

The crash data stays in the memory until the repair removes it. Airbag24 erases it during this process, so that the control unit works without this entry afterwards.

The other causes lie in the electronics and the connections. When components age, their function deteriorates. Moisture and corrosion disrupt the contacts, and voltage spikes can damage circuits.

How can you tell that the 95910-4D180 is defective?

A defect shows itself through the airbag warning light, which lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition there is an error message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection from the diagnostic tool to the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be erased.

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster indicates that the restraint system has detected a fault. This notice must not be ignored.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not trigger. A prompt check is therefore advisable.

Which vehicles is the 95910-4D180 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-4D180 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sedona VQ (2005-2014); Kia Carnival VQ (2005-2014).

The vehicles recorded in our data for this part number are listed here:

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

First compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only clarifies whether it is the right unit. Afterwards have the fault memory read out, 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 4D959-10640, 95910-4D100, 95910-4D200, 95910-4D220, 95910-4D230, 95910-4D320.

How does the repair of the 95910-4D180 work?

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

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test.

Afterwards your own 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 95910-4D180 get to Airbag24?

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

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.