Airbag control unit with part number 95910-4X010

What does the airbag control unit 95910-4X010 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-4X010 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It uses the crash sensors to detect whether an accident has occurred, decides within milliseconds whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and stores crash data after an accident before locking itself.

The system checks the unit itself and the connected components during operation. Faults found are entered in the fault memory and shown via the airbag warning light.

The fact that the warning light is only a small symbol masks how important it is.

Why does the control unit 95910-4X010 fail?

On the 95910-4X010, stored crash data is the most common cause of failure, even if no airbag was triggered in the accident. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it.

This data arises after the accident and stays stored in the unit until Airbag24 deletes it during the repair.

Quite different are causes such as ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, or moisture and corrosion at plug connections. Voltage spikes also belong here, for example from a weak battery or when starting with jump leads.

How can you tell that the 95910-4X010 is defective?

A defect on the 95910-4X010 can be recognised from how the system behaves: the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up, an error message appears, or the fault memory entry persists. You should take such signs seriously.

These signs are easy to notice:

• Airbag warning light permanently on
• Airbag warning light only on intermittently
• Error message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool not connecting to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

Which vehicles is the 95910-4X010 fitted in?

The part number 95910-4X010 is a control unit for Kia. The unit is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Rio UB (2011-2017).

The list below shows the vehicles:

• Kia Rio UB (2011-2017)

Before removing the unit, the fault memory should be read out. That establishes whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is causing the warning. Then compare the part number on the removed unit with 95910-4X010.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 0K32B677F0, 95910-0W500, 95910-1W100, 95910-1W500, 95910-1W510, 959101G900.

How does the repair of the 95910-4X010 work?

First read out the fault memory and enclose the log with the unit. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit 95910-4X010. Next, create a repair order online and pack the unit carefully.

Airbag24 checks the unit, repairs the defective components, deletes the stored crash data and tests the function. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. The unit then returns 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 95910-4X010 get to Airbag24?

You arrange the dispatch yourself as a parcel to Airbag24, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair you receive your own unit back by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the control unit must be packed shockproof.