Airbag control unit with part number 95910-B2000

What does the airbag control unit 95910-B2000 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-B2000 is the central control unit of the restraint system at Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

It checks the system constantly and shows faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-B2000 fail?

The most common cause with the 95910-B2000 is that crash data remain stored after an accident, even without a deployed airbag; they cannot be erased with normal diagnostic tools. Other causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connectors, and voltage spikes such as those caused by a weak battery or a jump start.

The control unit keeps the crash data until the repair removes them.

The other causes lie in the electronics or their connections. Moisture and corrosion attack plug connectors, and solder joints can cause contact problems.

How can you tell that the 95910-B2000 is defective?

A defect in the 95910-B2000 shows up through the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently. In addition, a fault message in the instrument cluster, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool or a fault memory that cannot be cleared may appear. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy in an emergency.

The light is not a cosmetic flaw but a message from the system.

Take this warning seriously and have the fault memory read out.

Which vehicles is the 95910-B2000 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-B2000 is found at Kia in these vehicles: Kia Soul PS (2014-2019).

The vehicles assigned to this part number are listed below.

• Kia Soul PS (2014-2019)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only ensures that you have the right unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or a cable or plug is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 959102K000, 959102K050, 95910B2010, 95910B2050, 95910B2600.

How does the repair of the 95910-B2000 work?

You read out the fault memory and attach the log to the unit. Then you disconnect the battery, only then remove the control unit 95910-B2000, create a repair order online and pack the unit well. Processing at Airbag24 generally takes 3–4 working days until testing, repairing and checking are complete.

Airbag24 checks the unit, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. 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-B2000 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-B2000 in as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 sends it back by UPS.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.