Airbag control unit with part number 95910-J7100

What does the airbag control unit 95910-J7100 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-J7100 is the restraint system control unit (SRS) in the Kia. It reads the signals from the crash sensors and determines in an accident within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

During operation, it monitors its surroundings within the system continuously. It shows detected faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself. The lock is lifted only by the repair.

Why does the control unit 95910-J7100 fail?

The most common cause is crash data after an accident, even without a triggered airbag. 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 come about because the control unit records the events after an accident. As long as they are stored, the unit remains locked. Airbag24 deletes them during the repair.

Electronic components become more prone to failure over the years. Solder joints can go cold, and moisture attacks plug connections. A weak battery or a jump start causes voltage spikes that affect the control unit.

How can you tell that the 95910-J7100 is defective?

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

The warning light is the most important indication. If it shows a fault, have the fault memory read out before you work on the unit or the wiring.

Which vehicles is the 95910-J7100 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-J7100 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia cee'd CD (from 2018). These are vehicles of the make Kia.

The list contains the vehicles recorded for this part number.

• Kia cee'd CD (from 2018)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page, and you will know that you have the right unit. Whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause is answered only by the fault memory. Have it read out before removal.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-1H000, 95910-1H050, 95910-J7000, 959101H200.

How does the repair of the 95910-J7100 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Next, create a repair order online and pack the unit well. Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, repairs the faults in the affected components, deletes the 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-J7100 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-J7100 as a parcel, or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

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