Airbag control unit with part number 95910-G6530

What does the airbag control unit 95910-G6530 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-G6530 controls the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It processes the signals from the crash sensors and decides in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

During operation the unit monitors the system. It shows faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. Only the repair lifts the lock.

Why does the control unit 95910-G6530 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored 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 on plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

Crash data remains in the memory until it is erased during the repair. This applies regardless of whether an airbag has deployed.

The other causes relate to ageing and moisture. Aged components and cold solder joints impair the function, and corrosion on plug connectors disrupts the contact.

Voltage spikes from a weak battery or a jump start also belong to the causes.

How can you tell that the 95910-G6530 is defective?

A defect in the control unit 95910-G6530 shows itself through the airbag warning light, through fault messages in the instrument cluster, through a diagnostic tool without connection, or through a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster is the central warning sign. If it lights up constantly or intermittently, there is a fault that should be checked.

In that case airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.

Which vehicles is the 95910-G6530 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-G6530 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Picanto JA (from 2017).

The overview of the intended vehicles follows here:

• Kia Picanto JA (from 2017)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only ensures that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the 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 1Y84591010, 1Y959-10110, 5WK44333, 93490G3130, 95910-07720, 95910-1Y610.

How does the repair of the 95910-G6530 work?

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. Airbag24 checks the control unit 95910-G6530 on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test.

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit.

Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. The unit goes back to you after the repair.

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-G6530 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-G6530 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 sends it back by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the control unit shock-proof.