Airbag control unit with part number 95910-H8200

What does the airbag control unit 95910-H8200 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-H8200 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides in the event of an accident within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

The unit continuously checks the connected components during operation. Detected faults end up in the fault memory and are shown via the airbag warning light.

The crash data map the course of an event. They remain in the control unit until they are processed as part of the repair.

Why does the control unit 95910-H8200 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has triggered; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase them. Further causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, as well as voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting.

Crash data is created after an accident event, even if no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot remove it, and the fault remains.

The other causes are ageing or external influences. Aged components, cold solder joints and moisture at plug connections are among them, as are voltage spikes in the vehicle electrical system.

How can you tell that the 95910-H8200 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and a fault message appears in the instrument cluster. The diagnostic tool cannot find the control unit, and a fault memory cannot be cleared. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster shows the clearest sign. Whether it lights up permanently or only intermittently, it indicates a detected fault that you should take seriously.

A fault message in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool without a connection to the control unit or a fault memory that cannot be emptied are further signs. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

Which vehicles is the 95910-H8200 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-H8200 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Stonic YB (from 2017); Kia Rio YB (from 2017). The part number only tells you which unit it is, not whether it is defective.

The following list names the vehicles recorded for this part number. Check your vehicle against the list.

• Kia Stonic YB (from 2017)
• Kia Rio YB (from 2017)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms 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 a plug or cable is the cause.

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-H8200 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log, then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Then create a repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

The order is for safety reasons. First the fault memory, then the battery, and only then the removal.

Create the repair order online before you pack and send the unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your own unit is 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-H8200 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit as a parcel to Airbag24 or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns your own unit to you by UPS.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the control unit shockproof.