Airbag control unit with part number 95910-C5710

What does the airbag control unit 95910-C5710 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-C5710 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Kia. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides in a crash within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the entire system. After a crash, it stores crash data and locks itself.

Monitoring begins when the ignition is switched on and continues while driving. Every deviation the unit detects is stored in the fault memory.

Faults are reported via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. It indicates a fault that needs to be checked.

Why does the control unit 95910-C5710 fail?

Stored crash data after an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. Other causes include aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start.

A standard diagnostic tool cannot erase this data. Airbag24 removes it as part of the repair.

The other causes are general in nature. Electronics age, cold solder joints can become loose and lose contact, and moisture with corrosion attacks plug connections. Voltage spikes also strain the unit.

How can you tell that the 95910-C5710 is defective?

A defect shows as the airbag warning light, which lights up permanently or intermittently, as a fault message in the instrument cluster, as a missing connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit, or as a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

These signs do not all have to appear at the same time. A single message alone is reason enough to have the vehicle checked promptly.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly fail to trigger in the event of a defect. It is therefore advisable not to ignore the warning.

Which vehicles is the 95910-C5710 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-C5710 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sorento UM (2014-2020).

The vehicles are listed below so that you can compare your car easily.

• Kia Sorento UM (2014-2020)

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

How does the repair of the 95910-C5710 work?

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, then send in the well-packed unit. Checking, repairing and the function test at Airbag24 usually take 3–4 working days.

The order of the steps is fixed for your safety. The control unit is only removed after the battery has been disconnected.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your own unit 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-C5710 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-resistant.