Airbag control unit with part number 95910-4D600

What does the airbag control unit 95910-4D600 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-4D600 coordinates the SRS restraint system in the Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides in an emergency within fractions of a second on airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously.

The unit displays faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. The light is therefore the direct indication that something is wrong in the restraint system.

An accident causes the control unit to store crash data and lock itself. Only the repair lifts the lock.

Why does the control unit 95910-4D600 fail?

The unit most often fails because of crash data left in the memory after an accident, even without a triggered airbag. An ordinary diagnostic tool does not erase it. Aged components, moisture, cold solder joints and voltage spikes can also cause the failure.

Stored crash data remains even when the vehicle continues to drive after the accident without any irregularities. Airbag24 removes it as part of the repair.

The other causes concern electronics and connections: components lose reliability over the years, solder joints can go cold, moisture and corrosion damage plug connections, and voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or jump leads.

How can you tell that the 95910-4D600 is defective?

A defect shows up through the airbag warning light, which burns permanently or intermittently. Fault messages also appear in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit, and a fault memory cannot be cleared.

If the control unit is defective, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency. A look at the fault memory brings clarity here.

Which vehicles is the 95910-4D600 fitted in?

The 95910-4D600 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Carnival VQ (2005-2014).

The models with this part number are listed in the next table.

• Kia Carnival VQ (2005-2014)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page ensures that it is the right unit. The cause is only clarified by the fault memory, which you have read out beforehand, because it shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is behind the fault.

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 95910-4D600 work?

You first have the fault memory read out and attach the log, then disconnect the battery. Only afterwards do you remove the control unit and create a repair order online. Processing at Airbag24 takes 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 comes 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 95910-4D600 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order in the parcel, and pack the unit shock-proof.