Airbag control unit with part number 95910-A7000

What does the airbag control unit 95910-A7000 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-A7000 controls the restraint system (SRS) in vehicles from Kia. It checks the crash sensors continuously and, in an accident, triggers the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within fractions of a second.

The control unit also monitors all components of the system and indicates faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident the unit stores crash data and locks itself. You will learn more in the next section.

Why does the control unit 95910-A7000 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag was triggered in the accident. A normal diagnostic tool cannot remove it. Added to this are ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes.

The crash data stays in the memory, and a usual diagnostic scanner does not remove it. Only the repair clears it.

Components age, and solder joints can go cold. Moisture and corrosion at plug connections impair the contact.

Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump-start, additionally stress the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-A7000 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears alongside it. If the control unit does not respond to the diagnostic tool, or if the fault memory cannot be cleared, there is also a problem.

The warning light shows you the state of the restraint system. If it is lit, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.

In this case, have the vehicle checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-A7000 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-A7000 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Forte YD (2013-2018).

The models listed under this part number appear in the following overview:

• Kia Forte YD (2013-2018)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. Read the fault memory out beforehand, because only this log shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 1Q959-10000, 95910-1M100, 95910-1M450, 95910-1M460, 95910-1Q000, 95910-B0100.

How does the repair of the 95910-A7000 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery. Only after that remove the control unit, create the repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. At Airbag24, testing, repairing and checking take 3–4 working days as a rule.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench. Defective components are replaced if needed, the crash data is erased and a function test is carried out. Afterwards your 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-A7000 get to Airbag24?

Either you send the unit to Airbag24 as a parcel, or you arrange a UPS collection for an extra charge. Enclose the printed repair order with the parcel and pack the unit shock-resistant. After the repair UPS brings it back to you.

A suitable carton with enough padding stops the unit from being damaged in transit.