Airbag control unit with part number 95910-A8050

What does the airbag control unit 95910-A8050 do?

In a crash, the airbag control unit 95910-A8050 at Kia decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire, based on the crash sensors. It also monitors the restraint system continuously and reports faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

During operation, the monitoring runs in the background. If it detects something, the unit signals this with the warning light.

Why does the control unit 95910-A8050 fail?

Stored crash data from an accident is the most common reason for a failure of the 95910-A8050, even if no airbag deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Ageing electronics, cold solder joints, moisture on connectors and voltage spikes are also possible causes.

That is why every analysis starts by checking the crash data. Such entries cannot be seen on the unit from the outside.

Cold solder joints and moisture are faults you cannot see from outside. Ageing of components develops over time, and voltage spikes occur, for example, with a weak battery or when jump-starting.

How can you tell that the 95910-A8050 is defective?

A fault in the 95910-A8050 shows up on the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster when it lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition, there may be an error message in the instrument cluster, no connection to the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In a real emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The airbag warning light shows the fault as soon as the system detects it. The light is therefore an immediate signal.

If an error message appears on the display, it is worth looking at the fault memory, as it shows which area is affected.

Which vehicles is the 95910-A8050 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-A8050 is fitted at Kia in this vehicle version. It is installed in these vehicles: Kia Optima TF (2010-2015).

The list below shows the vehicles we have on file for this part number.

• Kia Optima TF (2010-2015)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; that only confirms you have the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand. Only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 692002T010, 95910-2G400, 95910-D5000, 95910-D5500.

How does the repair of the 95910-A8050 work?

Before removal, the fault memory of the 95910-A8050 is read out, and you enclose the log with the unit. Then you disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Only then do you create a repair order online and send the control unit well packed.

At the test bench, Airbag24 determines which components are defective and repairs them. The stored crash data is then deleted and the unit undergoes a functional test.

Your own unit is then returned to you. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

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-A8050 get to Airbag24?

Your 95910-A8050 reaches Airbag24 either as a parcel or via a UPS collection, which you book for an additional charge. After the repair, UPS takes the unit back to you.

The repair order must be printed out and placed in the parcel. Pack the control unit shock-proof, so that it reaches Airbag24 undamaged.