Airbag control unit with part number 95910-C5300

What does the airbag control unit 95910-C5300 do?

The control unit 95910-C5300 is an airbag control unit and forms the central unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It reads the signals from the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in a crash whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and checks the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The control unit shows faults via the airbag warning light. Monitoring continues even when no accident has occurred, because the unit checks its connections continuously.

It is precisely this continuous monitoring that is the reason the unit can work reliably in an emergency. Detected faults are stored in the fault memory and can be read out from there.

Why does the control unit 95910-C5300 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored in the unit after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other possible causes include aged components, moisture at connectors, cold solder joints and voltage spikes.

The crash data are created in the accident and remain stored in the control unit afterwards. The entry is therefore not a snapshot, but stays in the unit.

The other causes concern the electronics and their connections. A weak battery or a jump start can produce voltage spikes that stress the unit.

How can you tell that the 95910-C5300 is defective?

A defect in the 95910-C5300 shows as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, lit either permanently or intermittently. In addition, the instrument cluster displays an error message, the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In that case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

These indications point to a fault that the control unit itself has detected. It is therefore sensible to have it clarified promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-C5300 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-C5300 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sorento UM (2014-2020).

The list below shows the models that are recorded in our data for this part number.

• Kia Sorento UM (2014-2020)

Compare the part number on the unit with this page. This only confirms that you have the right unit in front of you. Only a fault memory read out beforehand shows whether the control unit is defective or whether connectors or cables are the cause.

How does the repair of the 95910-C5300 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log, disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 95910-C5300. Then create a repair order online and send the unit in, well packed. Airbag24 checks, repairs and tests it, usually within 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test. The unit then returns 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-C5300 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-C5300 either as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the unit to you by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel; pack the unit shock-proof.