Airbag control unit with part number 95910-G6520

What does the airbag control unit 95910-G6520 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-G6520 is the central control unit of the SRS restraint system for vehicles from Kia. It processes the signals from the crash sensors and triggers the appropriate airbags and seatbelt pretensioners within milliseconds in an emergency.

The unit monitors the system continuously and displays faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself, and this lock is lifted only by the repair.

While driving, the unit works in the background without you noticing anything, as long as no fault is present.

Why does the control unit 95910-G6520 fail?

With the 95910-G6520, the most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Alongside it, aged electronic components, cold solder joints, and moisture and corrosion at plug connections play a role.

Crash data cannot be deleted with standard diagnostic tools. Airbag24 removes the data as part of the repair.

Finally, voltage spikes come into consideration, for example with a weak battery or a jump start. Such spikes can disturb the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-G6520 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster indicates a defect on the 95910-G6520 as soon as it lights up constantly or at times.

A fault message in the instrument cluster may accompany it. If the diagnostic tool does not connect to the control unit, or the fault memory cannot be cleared, this is also a sign of a fault.

In that case airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not trigger in an emergency. Do not ignore the light, but have it clarified promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-G6520 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-G6520 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Picanto JA (from 2017).

The known vehicles for this part number are listed here:

• Kia Picanto JA (from 2017)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, which only shows that you have the right unit. Read out the fault memory beforehand as well, because only this 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 1Y84591010, 1Y959-10110, 5WK44333, 93490G3130, 95910-07720, 95910-1Y610.

How does the repair of the 95910-G6520 work?

The processing at Airbag24 takes 3–4 working days as a rule. This period covers only checking, repairing and testing in-house.

Beforehand you read out the fault memory and enclose the log. Then you disconnect the battery and remove the 95910-G6520. Online you create the repair order before you send in the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your own unit goes back 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-G6520 get to Airbag24?

You send the 95910-G6520 as a parcel, or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the control unit shockproof.