Airbag control unit with part number 95910-4D230

What does the airbag control unit 95910-4D230 do?

At Kia, the airbag control unit 95910-4D230 controls the restraint system (SRS). From the signals of the crash sensors it calculates which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered in a collision, within milliseconds. At the same time it monitors the system and displays faults via the airbag warning light.

The electronics check their sensors and connections during operation. If they find a fault, they write it into the fault memory.

After a collision the control unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-4D230 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data after a collision, even without a deployed airbag, and a normal diagnostic tool does not erase it. In addition, aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections and voltage spikes come into consideration on the 95910-4D230.

The crash data remains stored in the unit after the collision. Airbag24 removes it as part of the repair.

The other causes concern the electronics itself. Components age, solder joints can be cold, and moisture or rust in a plug impairs the contact. Voltage spikes, for example with a weak battery or jump-starting, place an additional load on the circuit.

How can you tell that the 95910-4D230 is defective?

A defect on the 95910-4D230 shows several signs: the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, a fault message appears, the diagnostic tool receives no connection, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

These signs are typical:

• Permanent lighting or repeated illumination of the airbag warning light
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• No connection can be made to the diagnostic tool
• Fault memory remains

The warning light reports the fault itself. If it is lit, a prompt check is therefore advisable.

Which vehicles is the 95910-4D230 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-4D230 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Carnival VQ (2005-2014). Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only ensures that it is the correct unit.

These vehicles are stored:

• Kia Carnival VQ (2005-2014)

Have the fault memory read out before removal. The log 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, 95910-4D640, 95910-R0100.

How does the repair of the 95910-4D230 work?

First the fault memory is read out, and the log goes with the unit. Then you disconnect the battery and only afterwards remove the control unit 95910-4D230. Next you create the repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

The sequence is fixed for safety reasons.

Airbag24 checks the control unit on the test bench, renews defective components, erases the crash data and tests the function. Afterwards the 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 95910-4D230 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-4D230 to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair the unit is returned to you by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit must be packed shock-proof.