Airbag control unit with part number 95910-A7010

What does the airbag control unit 95910-A7010 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-A7010 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds on the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously.

It indicates faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The sensors and seatbelt pretensioners are connected to the unit by cables, which checks their status continuously.

Why does the control unit 95910-A7010 fail?

The most common cause for the 95910-A7010 is crash data from an accident, even if no airbag was triggered; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes.

Stored crash data remains in the unit even if the vehicle looks undamaged after the accident. Plugs and cables are therefore worth a look before the control unit is established as the cause.

How can you tell that the 95910-A7010 is defective?

A defect on the 95910-A7010 becomes recognisable through the airbag warning light, which lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition there is a fault message in the instrument cluster, no connection to the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In that case airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

The airbag warning light shows in the instrument cluster that the system has detected a fault. If it lights up, have the fault memory read out promptly; this is one of the first steps.

Which vehicles is the 95910-A7010 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-A7010 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Forte YD (2013-2018).

You will find the vehicles with this unit in the following list.

• Kia Forte YD (2013-2018)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only ensures that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only that 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-A7010 work?

First read out the fault memory and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only after that remove the control unit 95910-A7010. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in, well packed.

Airbag24 tests the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. The 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-A7010 get to Airbag24?

The unit goes to Airbag24 as a parcel, or a UPS collection can be booked for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 sends the control unit back to you by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and you pack the unit shock-proof.