Airbag control unit with part number 95910-A8500

What does the airbag control unit 95910-A8500 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-A8500 forms the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in the Kia. It registers an impact via the crash sensors, selects the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in an emergency, and monitors the entire system. If it detects a fault, the airbag warning light shows it.

The evaluation takes place in fractions of a second. The strength and course of the deceleration are taken into account.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-A8500 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Further causes are:

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

Crash data remains in the memory until it is erased during repair. The other points can also cause a fault without an accident.

How can you tell that the 95910-A8500 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, accompanied by an error message in the instrument cluster, no connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The light gives the clearest signal the vehicle provides. If it does not go out after the ignition is switched on, a check is required.

Which vehicles is the 95910-A8500 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-A8500 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Optima TF (2010-2015). Please clarify in advance, based on the type, whether your car is among them. The part number alone is not sufficient for this.

Here are the vehicles:

• Kia Optima TF (2010-2015)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page to make sure it is the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out. Only this log shows whether the control unit is the cause or whether a plug or cable is triggering the fault.

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-A8500 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery before you remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send in the unit well packed. At Airbag24, testing, repair and function test usually take 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Your own 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-A8500 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

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