Airbag control unit with part number 95910-G5100

What does the airbag control unit 95910-G5100 do?

As the central unit, the airbag control unit 95910-G5100 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It processes the signals from the crash sensors and decides in a crash, within fractions of a second, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

During operation it continuously checks whether all components of the system are working properly. If it detects a fault, it reports this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. At Airbag24, the repair lifts this lock.

Why does the control unit 95910-G5100 fail?

Most often the cause is crash data stored after an accident, even when no airbag has triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot erase this data.

Other causes can lie in the electronics themselves. Aged components can no longer reliably perform their task, and cold solder joints lead to intermittent faults.

Moisture and corrosion at plug connections also belong to these causes. Another trigger is voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump-start.

How can you tell that the 95910-G5100 is defective?

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

The airbag warning light is the most important warning sign. It flashes or stays on permanently when the restraint system has detected a fault, and it does not reliably go out even after a restart.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger if the control unit is defective. For this reason, do not ignore a lit warning light; have it checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-G5100 fitted in?

Which vehicles belong to this part number is determined by the assignment. The control unit 95910-G5100 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Niro DE (2016-2022).

The vehicles recorded for this part number are listed here:

• Kia Niro DE (2016-2022)

Have the fault memory read out before removal. Then compare the part number on the label with your unit, so that a plug or a cable can be safely ruled out as the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-A0200, 95910-G5000, 95910-Q4000, 95910-Q4959.

How does the repair of the 95910-G5100 work?

Processing at Airbag24 generally takes 3–4 working days. Beforehand, you read out the fault memory and remove the unit.

Enclose the read-out log with the unit. Then disconnect the battery, remove the control unit, create a repair order online and pack the unit well before sending it.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components as part of the repair, deletes the stored crash data and performs 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-G5100 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, UPS brings the control unit back to you from Airbag24.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel. The unit should be packed shock-proof so that it arrives undamaged.