Airbag control unit with part number 95910-J7950

What does the airbag control unit 95910-J7950 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-J7950 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) in Kia. It reads the crash sensors, determines in a collision within split seconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system without interruption. It shows any faults that occur via the airbag warning light.

In operation, the unit works unobtrusively and continuously checks the components. These include the sensors, seatbelt pretensioners and airbags.

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

Why does the control unit 95910-J7950 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes include aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

After an impact, the unit creates crash data, even if little damage can be seen from the outside. These entries remain and cannot be removed with an ordinary diagnostic tool.

The electronics age over time, solder joints on the circuit board can become cold, and moisture or corrosion at the plug connections disturbs the contact. Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, put additional strain on the unit.

How can you tell that the 95910-J7950 is defective?

Signs are an airbag warning light that stays on permanently or intermittently, a fault message in the instrument cluster, a diagnostic tool with no connection to the control unit, and a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster indicates a detected fault as soon as it stays on permanently or intermittently. A fault message in the instrument cluster can confirm this impression. If the connection to the diagnostic tool fails, or the fault memory cannot be cleared, the system needs to be checked.

Which vehicles is the 95910-J7950 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-J7950 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia cee'd CD (from 2018).

The list shows the vehicles assigned to this part number:

• Kia cee'd CD (from 2018)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only clarifies whether it is the correct unit. Whether the control unit is defective or a connector or cable is the cause is shown only by the fault memory read out in advance.

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-J7950 work?

You have the fault memory read out and attach the log, then disconnect the battery and remove the control unit. Next, create a repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. At Airbag24, processing usually takes 3–4 working days.

At Airbag24, the unit is checked on the test bench and defective components are repaired. Stored crash data is erased, followed by a functional test.

The unit is then returned to you. The order of removal must be observed for safety reasons.

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-J7950 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it via UPS.

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