Airbag control unit with part number 95910-A8600

What does the airbag control unit 95910-A8600 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-A8600 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds on the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and reports faults via the airbag warning light.

The unit checks the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-A8600 fail?

The most common causes are stored crash data, even if no airbag has deployed. Ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes are also involved.

A standard diagnostic tool cannot erase this crash data. The fault therefore remains in the memory, even if the control unit appears unremarkable from the outside.

Ageing components and cold solder joints are hard to judge from the outside. Moisture and corrosion at plug connections are not always visible.

Voltage spikes can arise, for example, from a weak battery or a jump start.

How can you tell that the 95910-A8600 is defective?

A defect shows up as the airbag warning light, which stays on permanently or intermittently, as error messages in the instrument cluster, as a missing connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit, or as a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

• The airbag warning light stays on permanently.
• The airbag warning light comes on intermittently.
• An error message appears in the instrument cluster.
• The diagnostic tool cannot find the control unit.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy. Please have the finding narrowed down promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-A8600 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-A8600 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Optima TF (2010-2015).

The list of vehicles follows here:

• Kia Optima TF (2010-2015)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms that it is the correct unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the log shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug 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-A8600 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit 95910-A8600. Afterwards, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test. Checking, repairing and testing usually take 3–4 working days.

Your own unit is then returned 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-A8600 get to Airbag24?

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

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