Airbag control unit with part number 95910-D9170

What does the airbag control unit 95910-D9170 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-D9170 controls the restraint system of Kia. It processes the signals from the crash sensors, decides on the deployment of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners in an impact and monitors the system constantly.

The unit shows faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

It is therefore one of the components on which the occupants rely in an emergency.

Why does the control unit 95910-D9170 fail?

The most common cause on the 95910-D9170 is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are ageing electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, and voltage spikes.

Stored crash data consists of entries in the memory that are removed during the repair. Until then they remain in the unit, regardless of which tools are used on the vehicle.

The other causes concern the electronics and the connections. Components age, solder joints can turn cold, moisture and corrosion destroy the contact at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a jump start, strain the unit.

How can you tell that the 95910-D9170 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently if the 95910-D9170 has a defect. Fault messages, a diagnostic tool without contact to the control unit and a fault memory that cannot be cleared are added to this.

Such a finding means that airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in an emergency.

Have the cause clarified soon, rather than ignoring the warning light.

Which vehicles is the 95910-D9170 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-D9170 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021).

The assignment to this part number comes from the details stored at Airbag24.

• Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only shows that it is the correct unit. Having the fault memory read out, on the other hand, establishes whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-3W800, 95910-D9000, 95910-F1000, 95910-F1070, 959100Z200.

How does the repair of the 95910-D9170 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the 95910-D9170, and send the well-packed unit in after creating the repair order online. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. You then receive the unit back.

The 3–4 working days cover only checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24.

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-D9170 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-D9170 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is made by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit is packed shockproof.