Airbag control unit with part number 95910-A8650

What does the airbag control unit 95910-A8650 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-A8650 is the control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered in an accident.

The unit monitors the system without interruption. It reports detected faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. Only the repair lifts the lock.

Why does the control unit 95910-A8650 fail?

On the 95910-A8650, the most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Further causes include aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

The stored crash data cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases it during the repair.

Aged electronic components and cold solder joints affect the electronics directly. Moisture and corrosion at the plug connectors come on top of this.

Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or from jump-starting, and additionally stress the control unit.

How can you tell that the 95910-A8650 is defective?

On the 95910-A8650, a defect shows itself through the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which stays on permanently or intermittently. Also present are an error message, no connection of the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster indicates the defect as soon as the control unit detects it. It then stays on permanently or only intermittently.

As long as the fault persists, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency. The finding should therefore be clarified quickly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-A8650 fitted in?

The 95910-A8650 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, as this shows whether you have the right unit. The cause is not clarified by this. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result 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-A8650 work?

First, have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the 95910-A8650. Afterwards, create the repair order online and send the well-packed unit in.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days, whereby this period applies only to checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24.

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-A8650 get to Airbag24?

You send the 95910-A8650 in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 brings the unit back to you by UPS.

You put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.