Airbag control unit with part number 95910-G5500

What does the airbag control unit 95910-G5500 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-G5500 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It processes the crash sensors and decides within milliseconds in the event of an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

In addition, it checks the system permanently. If it detects a fault, it shows this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself. The lock is lifted only by a repair.

Why does the control unit 95910-G5500 fail?

The most common cause on the 95910-G5500 is stored crash data after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

The crash data remains in memory until it is erased during a repair. A normal reading tool changes nothing about this.

The other causes concern the electronics themselves. Components lose reliability over time, solder joints can become defective, and moisture with corrosion attacks the plug contacts. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or when a jump start is connected, additionally stress the circuit.

How can you tell that the 95910-G5500 is defective?

A defect on the 95910-G5500 can be recognised by the airbag warning light, which stays on permanently or intermittently. In addition there is a fault message in the instrument cluster, no connection to the control unit via the diagnostic tool, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared. Airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy in an emergency.

Typical signs at a glance:

• Airbag warning light permanently or intermittently on
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• No connection to the control unit via the diagnostic tool
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

Each sign is a reason to have the system checked, even before the cause is established.

Which vehicles is the 95910-G5500 fitted in?

The 95910-G5500 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Niro DE (2016-2022).

Below follows the list of vehicles stored for this part number.

• Kia Niro DE (2016-2022)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed device with this page, and you will know that it is the right device. The comparison tells you nothing more. Therefore have the fault memory read out beforehand, because this log 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 95910-A0200, 95910-G5000, 95910-Q4000, 95910-Q4959.

How does the repair of the 95910-G5500 work?

You read out the fault memory and attach the log. Afterwards you disconnect the battery, only then remove the 95910-G5500 and create a repair order online. You send the well packed device in, and Airbag24 checks, repairs and tests it before it is returned.

The order serves safety: the control unit is only removed once the battery has been disconnected.

Airbag24 examines the device on the test bench, repairs or replaces defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing usually takes 3–4 working days, for these steps at Airbag24 only.

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-G5500 get to Airbag24?

You can send the 95910-G5500 in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 sends the device back to you by UPS.

The printed repair order belongs in the parcel, and the device must be packed shockproof.