Airbag control unit with part number 95910-4D830

What does the airbag control unit 95910-4D830 do?

In the Kia, the airbag control unit 95910-4D830 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS). It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

While driving it monitors the system continuously. If a fault shows up, the control unit reports it via the airbag warning light.

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

Why does the control unit 95910-4D830 fail?

The cause is most often found in crash data stored after an accident, even when no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. In addition, ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes are possible.

Stored crash data stays in the unit until it is removed. Airbag24 takes care of this step during the repair.

The other causes develop over a longer period. Electronic components wear out, solder joints can go cold, and moisture attacks the connectors. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, put additional strain on the unit.

How can you tell that the 95910-4D830 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears. The diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection with the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then possibly fail to deploy.

When the light comes on, have the fault memory read out before carrying out any further work on the vehicle.

Which vehicles is the 95910-4D830 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-4D830 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Carnival VQ (2005-2014). The list concerns vehicles of the Kia make.

The list shows the vehicles stored for this part number.

• Kia Carnival VQ (2005-2014)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only shows whether it is the correct unit. Whether the control unit is defective or whether a connector or cable is the cause is established by the fault memory, which you have read out beforehand.

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 95910-4D830 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Afterwards create a repair order online and pack the unit well before sending it. Airbag24 replaces defective components, deletes the stored crash data and performs a function 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 95910-4D830 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends it back to you via UPS.

Put the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.