Airbag control unit with part number 95910-J7900

What does the airbag control unit 95910-J7900 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-J7900 is the computing unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Kia. It reads the crash sensors, decides within milliseconds in a crash whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

Triggering depends on the readings from the crash sensors, and the unit processes them without interruption.

It shows faults in the system via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster.

Why does the control unit 95910-J7900 fail?

With the 95910-J7900, stored crash data is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. Ageing electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion, as well as voltage spikes, can also lead to a failure.

The stored crash data cannot be erased with a standard diagnostic tool. Airbag24 removes it during the repair.

The other causes are general: components age, solder joints and plug connections become susceptible, moisture acts on contacts, and voltage spikes disturb the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-J7900 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, which lights up continuously or intermittently, is the first sign of a defect in the 95910-J7900. This includes an error message in the instrument cluster, no connection between the diagnostic tool and the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared.

While this condition persists, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not trigger in an emergency.

Do not ignore this indication; have the system checked.

Which vehicles is the 95910-J7900 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-J7900 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia cee'd CD (from 2018).

The following models are recorded with this part number:

• Kia cee'd CD (from 2018)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the correct unit. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, as only the result shows whether the control unit itself is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

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-J7900 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log, then disconnect the battery and remove the 95910-J7900. At Airbag24 the processing usually takes 3–4 working days.

Then create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 examines it on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases crash data and carries out a function test.

Your own unit is then sent back. The 3–4 working days refer solely to the checking, repairing and testing at Airbag24.

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-J7900 get to Airbag24?

You send the 95910-J7900 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 then returns the repaired unit to you by UPS.

The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and the unit is packed shock-proof.