Airbag control unit with part number 95910-H0230

What does the airbag control unit 95910-H0230 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-H0230 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides in an emergency within fractions of a second on the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the entire system continuously.

If the unit detects a fault, it shows it via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. To do this, it constantly checks the sensors, the wiring and the trigger circuits.

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

Why does the control unit 95910-H0230 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool cannot clear it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start.

Crash data arises regardless of whether the airbag actually fired. A diagnostic tool cannot reach it, so the entry remains in the fault memory.

Electronic components are subject to ageing. Solder joints can go cold, and moisture or corrosion at plugs disturbs signal transmission. Voltage spikes additionally stress the unit and can trigger faults.

How can you tell that the 95910-H0230 is defective?

A defect shows as the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lit permanently or intermittently, as an error message in the instrument cluster, as a diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit, and as a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster is the clearest sign. If the instrument cluster additionally reports a fault in the airbag system, there is a fault that you should have clarified promptly. If the diagnostic tool cannot reach the control unit, or the fault memory remains despite a clearing attempt, this also points to the problem. In all these cases, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not be able to trigger in an emergency.

Which vehicles is the 95910-H0230 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-H0230 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Rio YB (from 2017).

We list these vehicles for this control unit:

• Kia Rio YB (from 2017)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, and you will know you have the right unit in front of you. Which cause the fault has remains open. Therefore have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this log shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is causing the fault.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-H8210, 95910-H8330, 95910H9430.

How does the repair of the 95910-H0230 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose 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. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

At Airbag24 the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are replaced, stored crash data is deleted, and a function test concludes the work. 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-H0230 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit 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 unit shockproof.

A sturdy carton with enough filling material protects the control unit along the entire transport route.