Airbag control unit with part number 95910-C5810

What does the airbag control unit 95910-C5810 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-C5810 coordinates the SRS system of Kia. It processes the measured values from the crash sensors and, in a crash, determines within a few milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire. Faults in the system are indicated by the airbag warning light.

Besides triggering, the control unit checks sensors, wiring and the firing circuits. It stores detected faults in the fault memory, which a diagnosis can read out later.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. This lock is also part of how the system works.

Why does the control unit 95910-C5810 fail?

The most common cause lies in crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag fired. An ordinary diagnostic tool cannot remove it. Aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes can also be considered.

Aged electronics and cold solder joints can likewise cause failures. Moisture and corrosion at plug connections disturb the connection as well. Voltage spikes arise, for example, from a weak battery or from starting with an external power source.

How can you tell that the 95910-C5810 is defective?

Typical signs are the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lighting up permanently or intermittently. In addition there may be a fault message in the instrument cluster, no connection to the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

The signs at a glance:

• Airbag warning light on permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• No connection between diagnostic tool and control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy while the fault persists. Have the system checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-C5810 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-C5810 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sorento UM (2014-2020).

Here you can see the vehicles as a list:

• Kia Sorento UM (2014-2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the unit with this page, and you will know that it is the correct control unit. The actual cause is only clarified by the fault memory once it has been read out: it shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or a cable is affected.

How does the repair of the 95910-C5810 work?

First have the fault memory read out, attach the log, then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 needs 3–4 working days in total for checking, repair and test.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components and erases the stored crash data. A function test follows before your own unit is sent 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-C5810 get to Airbag24?

Either you send the control unit 95910-C5810 as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is made by UPS.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.