Airbag control unit with part number 95910-A8160

What does the airbag control unit 95910-A8160 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-A8160 controls the restraint system (SRS) in Kia. It processes the measurement values from the crash sensors and decides within milliseconds after an impact which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. After an accident, it stores crash data and then switches to lock.

The entire restraint system is monitored continuously. The unit reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

Why does the control unit 95910-A8160 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. Further causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plugs, and voltage spikes.

The data cannot simply be removed with a standard diagnostic tool.

Aged electronic components and cold solder joints only become noticeable after prolonged use.

Airbag24 erases the crash data as part of the repair, and voltage spikes are assessed during the check.

How can you tell that the 95910-A8160 is defective?

You recognise a fault by the airbag warning light staying on permanently or intermittently and a fault message appearing in the instrument cluster. In addition, the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

As long as these signs persist, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an accident. Therefore, take the warning light seriously and have the system checked.

Which vehicles is the 95910-A8160 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-A8160 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Optima TF (2010-2015). The details help you quickly check whether your car is affected.

Here you can see the assignment to vehicles.

• Kia Optima TF (2010-2015)

Compare the part number on the label of the unit with this page, so that you can be sure you have the right unit. Read out the fault memory before removal, because only that shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a connector or 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-A8160 work?

First, read out the fault memory and attach the log to the package. Then disconnect the battery, and afterwards remove the control unit 95910-A8160. Next, create a repair order online and pack the unit well before sending it in.

At Airbag24, the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are replaced and the crash data is erased. A function test completes the work, after which your own unit is sent back.

At Airbag24, testing, repair and test usually take 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-A8160 get to Airbag24?

You can get the control unit 95910-A8160 to Airbag24 either by sending it yourself as a parcel, or by booking a UPS collection for an extra charge. UPS handles the return.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit so that it is shock-resistant.