Airbag control unit with part number 95910-A9500

What does the airbag control unit 95910-A9500 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-A9500 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides in the event of a crash, within a fraction of a second, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The unit works continuously, even during normal driving. It monitors the wiring, the sensors and the output stages of the system and reports detected faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and then locks itself. Only a repair lifts this lock.

Why does the control unit 95910-A9500 fail?

The most common cause with the 95910-A9500 is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was deployed. Other possible causes include ageing components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

The crash data remains in the memory even if no airbag was triggered in the accident. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Airbag24 removes it during the repair.

A control unit can also fail without an accident. Electronic components age, solder joints can become cold or cracked, and moisture or corrosion on plug connectors disrupts communication.

Voltage spikes also play a part, for example when the battery is weak or the voltage fluctuates during a jump start. Such loads can damage components that were previously unremarkable.

How can you tell that the 95910-A9500 is defective?

A fault shows up as the airbag warning light, which stays on permanently or intermittently, and as an error message in the instrument cluster. You may also find that the diagnostic tool cannot connect to the control unit and that the fault memory cannot be cleared.

• The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently.
• The light only comes on intermittently and then goes out again.
• The instrument cluster displays an error message.
• The diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit.
• The fault memory cannot be cleared.

If you notice any of these signs, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency. This applies regardless of how well the vehicle otherwise works.

The warning light reports the fault as soon as the control unit detects it. It is therefore worth not ignoring the light and having the vehicle checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-A9500 fitted in?

The 95910-A9500 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sedona YP (2015-2020).

The matching vehicles are listed below.

• Kia Sedona YP (2015-2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms that it is the right unit and says nothing about a fault.

Have the fault memory read out before removal. Only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-A9000, 95910-A9050, 95910-A9100, 95910-A9200, 95910-A9300, 95910-A9400.

How does the repair of the 95910-A9500 work?

For the repair of the 95910-A9500, first have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit and create a repair order online. At Airbag24, processing usually takes 3–4 working days.

The sequence is fixed for safety reasons. The control unit may only be removed once the battery has been disconnected. Then pack it well and send it in.

At Airbag24, the unit is checked on the test bench, defective components are repaired, the stored crash data is erased and a function test is carried out. Your own, repaired unit is then returned to you.

The processing time covers only the checking, repair and testing at Airbag24. The steps before and after it are separate from this.

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-A9500 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-A9500 in as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof before handing it over.