Airbag control unit with part number 95910-4Y300

What does the airbag control unit 95910-4Y300 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-4Y300 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides within milliseconds in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The control unit monitors the entire system continuously. If it detects a fault, it reports it via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

The lock is only lifted by repairing the unit.

Why does the control unit 95910-4Y300 fail?

For the control unit 95910-4Y300, the most common cause after an accident is stored crash data, even if no airbag has triggered. Further causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase this crash data, so it remains stored until it is removed during a repair.

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion at the plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting

Which of these causes applies in an individual case is shown only by the inspection of the unit.

How can you tell that the 95910-4Y300 is defective?

A defect in the 95910-4Y300 is first noticed at the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which stays on permanently or intermittently. Added to this are an error message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit, or a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

If the warning light stays on, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. Have the indication checked promptly rather than waiting to see whether it goes out again.

Which vehicles is the 95910-4Y300 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-4Y300 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Rio UB (2011-2017).

The assigned vehicles at a glance:

• Kia Rio UB (2011-2017)

Here, these notes help you. (a) Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; this only confirms that you have the correct unit in front of you. (b) Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the log shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a connector 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 95910-4Y300 work?

First read out the fault memory and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 95910-4Y300. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit well packed. Work at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

These steps you carry out yourself before the unit makes its way to Airbag24. Disconnecting the battery beforehand is the step that makes removal safe.

At Airbag24 the unit is checked on the test bench, defective components are repaired, stored crash data is erased and a function test is carried out. Afterwards the own unit 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 95910-4Y300 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-4Y300 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

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