Airbag control unit with part number 95910-F6800

What does the airbag control unit 95910-F6800 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-F6800 is the SRS control unit for Kia and therefore the central component of the restraint system. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and, in the event of a crash, decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

It monitors the system continuously and reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

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

Why does the control unit 95910-F6800 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause when the control unit 95910-F6800 fails, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes include ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

The crash data comes from the accident and remains in the memory. Ageing electronic components and cold solder joints can affect the unit over time.

Moisture and corrosion at plug connectors lead to contact problems, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, are also possible causes. Which cause applies to your unit will be shown by the inspection.

How can you tell that the 95910-F6800 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently. In addition, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, the diagnostic tool cannot connect to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

These signs can occur individually or in combination. As soon as you notice one of them, have it checked.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy. The warning light shows the fault, so waiting is not an option.

Which vehicles is the 95910-F6800 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-F6800 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Cadenza VG (2009-2016).

The vehicles associated with this part number are listed here:

• Kia Cadenza VG (2009-2016)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the correct unit. Please have the fault memory read out beforehand, as it shows 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 95910F6500.

How does the repair of the 95910-F6800 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery. Only then remove the control unit 95910-F6800. At Airbag24, inspection, repair and testing usually take 3–4 working days.

You then create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Your own unit is then 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-F6800 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-F6800 in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit so that it is shock-resistant.