Airbag control unit with part number 95910-F1270

What does the airbag control unit 95910-F1270 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-F1270 processes the signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. For Kia, it forms the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS). It indicates faults via the airbag warning light.

During operation, the unit continuously monitors the sensors, the cables and the firing circuits. This keeps the system ready at all times.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. Only the repair lifts this lock.

Why does the control unit 95910-F1270 fail?

The most common cause with the 95910-F1270 is stored crash data after an accident, even without a triggered airbag. Other causes are aged electronics, moisture and corrosion, cold solder joints and voltage spikes.

A normal diagnostic tool cannot remove crash data. The fault therefore persists even when the wiring is in order.

Aged components and cold solder joints change the function step by step. Moisture and corrosion at plug connections lead to contact faults. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, act directly on the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-F1270 is defective?

A defect on the 95910-F1270 shows up mainly through the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster and a fault message. In addition, there is no connection to the diagnostic tool, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

• airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently
• fault message in the instrument cluster
• diagnostic tool receives no connection to the control unit
• fault memory cannot be cleared

If the control unit is defective, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger in an emergency. Do not ignore the warning light.

Which vehicles is the 95910-F1270 fitted in?

The 95910-F1270 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021).

This overview shows the vehicles in which this unit was installed.

• Kia Sportage QL (2015-2021)

Compare the number on the label of the removed unit with 95910-F1270 on this page. This only ensures that you have the right unit. Also have the fault memory read out, because only the log shows whether the control unit itself 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-F1270 work?

First you read out the fault memory and enclose the log. Then you disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit. Create the repair order online and send in the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days. Afterwards, the unit is returned 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-F1270 get to Airbag24?

You send in the control unit 95910-F1270 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

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