Airbag control unit with part number 95910-4D330

What does the airbag control unit 95910-4D330 do?

As the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia, the airbag control unit 95910-4D330 works. It reads the crash sensors, decides in a crash which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The decision takes only fractions of a second. Faults detected during monitoring are shown by the control unit via the airbag warning light.

Why does the control unit 95910-4D330 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause in the 95910-4D330: after an accident the control unit keeps it even if no airbag was triggered, and a normal diagnostic tool does not erase it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start.

The data sits inside the control unit and cannot be removed with common tools. A mere readout or reset therefore does not help.

The other causes concern the electronics and their connections. Ageing wears the components, moisture and corrosion disturb the contacts, and voltage spikes from the battery or a jump start stress the circuit.

How can you tell that the 95910-4D330 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or only intermittently, and in addition there are error messages in the instrument cluster, a missing connection from the diagnostic tool to the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared. On the 95910-4D330 this is a clear warning sign.

As long as these signs persist, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency. This applies to the entire system and not just to a single sensor.

Which vehicles is the 95910-4D330 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-4D330 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Carnival VQ (2005-2014).

The vehicles listed for this control unit with us are shown here:

• Kia Carnival VQ (2005-2014)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page to confirm that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand. Only that record 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 95910-4D330 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit before creating a repair order online. Send the unit in well packed; at Airbag24, inspection, repair and testing generally take 3–4 working days.

On the test bench Airbag24 inspects the unit, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a functional test. Your own unit then 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 95910-4D330 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair it reaches you again by UPS.

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