Airbag control unit with part number 95910-C5050

What does the airbag control unit 95910-C5050 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-C5050 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It reads the crash sensors, decides in an impact within milliseconds about triggering airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and checks the system continuously.

If the unit detects a fault, it indicates it via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. This light indicates that the restraint technology is not fully ready.

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

Why does the control unit 95910-C5050 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture at plug connections and voltage spikes.

Crash data cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool; Airbag24 erases it during the repair. The other causes in detail include:

• ageing of electronic components
• cold solder joints on the circuit board
• moisture and corrosion at the plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

Which cause applies to your unit only becomes clear on examination.

How can you tell that the 95910-C5050 is defective?

A defect shows up as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster staying on constantly or intermittently. In addition there is a fault message in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

Typical signs are:

• airbag warning light that stays on constantly
• airbag warning light that lights up only intermittently
• fault message in the instrument cluster

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy. A prompt check of the system is therefore advisable.

Which vehicles is the 95910-C5050 fitted in?

In these vehicles the control unit 95910-C5050 is fitted: Kia Sorento UM (2014-2020).

The following overview lists the vehicles for which this unit is on record.

• Kia Sorento UM (2014-2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page; on one hand, that only confirms that it is the right unit. On the other hand, have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

How does the repair of the 95910-C5050 work?

Have the fault memory read out, enclose the log, and disconnect the battery. Only then remove the control unit, create a repair order online and send the unit off well packed. Processing at Airbag24 normally takes 3–4 working days.

The order protects you while working on the vehicle and is therefore binding. Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test at the end.

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-C5050 get to Airbag24?

You decide how the unit reaches Airbag24: you send the control unit 95910-C5050 as a parcel or have it collected by UPS for an extra charge. UPS handles the return journey on behalf of Airbag24.

Pack the printed repair order in the parcel and use a shock-resistant packaging for the unit.