Airbag control unit with part number 95910-E4100

What does the airbag control unit 95910-E4100 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-E4100 controls the restraint system (SRS) in the Kia vehicle. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides in a crash whether the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the entire system. It indicates faults via the airbag warning light.

Because an airbag only protects if it opens in time, the unit evaluates the measured values without interruption. The values are compared with stored thresholds, and the result feeds directly into the triggering decision.

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

Why does the control unit 95910-E4100 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag has triggered, and a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Additional causes include aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture at plug connections and voltage spikes.

Stored crash data remains in the control unit after an accident, even if no airbag has opened. A normal diagnostic tool cannot remove it, which is why the fault persists.

The other causes include:

• Wear of electronic components through ageing
• Cold solder joints
• Moisture and corrosion at plugs
• Voltage spikes, for example through a weakened battery or jump-start

Only the examination will determine the exact cause.

How can you tell that the 95910-E4100 is defective?

A defect shows up as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up permanently or intermittently. Also present are error messages in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

These signs occur individually or together:

• Airbag warning light, permanently or intermittently
• Error message in the instrument cluster
• No connection to the diagnostic tool
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not be able to trigger in an emergency. Therefore, check the message promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-E4100 fitted in?

The assignment applies to Kia. The control unit 95910-E4100 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Soul PS (2014-2019).

The following vehicles are recorded for this unit:

• Kia Soul PS (2014-2019)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This clarifies only that you have the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, as only the log shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 959102K000, 959102K050, 95910B2010, 95910B2050, 95910B2600.

How does the repair of the 95910-E4100 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Afterwards create a repair order online and send the unit well packed. Processing at Airbag24 generally takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench and replaces defective components where necessary. The stored crash data is deleted, followed by a function test.

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-E4100 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 sends the repaired unit back by UPS.

Include the printed repair order in the parcel, and pack the unit shock-proof.