Airbag control unit with part number 95910-4Y100

What does the airbag control unit 95910-4Y100 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-4Y100 coordinates the restraint system of Kia. It processes the signals from the crash sensors, determines within milliseconds in a crash which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and reports faults via the airbag warning light.

In an accident every millisecond counts, which is why the evaluation runs directly in the unit. Outside an accident the control unit checks the system constantly, so that the system is ready.

After an accident it stores crash data and then locks itself. The instrument cluster's warning light shows you this state.

Why does the control unit 95910-4Y100 fail?

For the 95910-4Y100, the most common cause is the storage of crash data after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Other causes include aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes from a weak battery or jump-starting.

Crash data cannot be cleared with a standard diagnostic tool. The control unit therefore keeps reporting the fault. Airbag24 clears the crash data during the repair.

The other causes relate to age, environment and the power supply. Components age, solder joints can stay cold, and moisture lets plug contacts corrode.

Voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or when starting with jump leads. Only the fault memory shows which cause applies in the individual case.

How can you tell that the 95910-4Y100 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, an error message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool cannot reach the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared. Such signs indicate a defect in the 95910-4Y100.

The warning light is the most conspicuous sign. It shows a fault in the system, even if the vehicle otherwise drives normally. An error message in the instrument cluster may be added.

In this case the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy. Therefore have the finding clarified promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-4Y100 fitted in?

The 95910-4Y100 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Rio UB (2011-2017).

The list shows the vehicles that are assigned to this part number.

• Kia Rio UB (2011-2017)

Comparing the part number on the label of your removed unit with this page shows whether you have the correct unit. That is all the comparison tells you. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this 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 0K32B677F0, 95910-0W500, 95910-1W100, 95910-1W500, 95910-1W510, 959101G900.

How does the repair of the 95910-4Y100 work?

First have the fault memory of the 95910-4Y100 read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Then create the repair order online and send in the unit, packed well. The unit is checked on the test bench at Airbag24, defective components are replaced, the stored crash data is cleared and a function test is carried out.

Your own unit is then returned 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 95910-4Y100 get to Airbag24?

Either you send the control unit 95910-4Y100 in as a package, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the unit by UPS.

Enclose the printed repair order with the package and pack the unit shock-proof.