Airbag control unit with part number 95910-K0300

What does the airbag control unit 95910-K0300 do?

As the airbag control unit 95910-K0300, this unit coordinates the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It evaluates the messages from the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds on triggering airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and checks the entire system without interruption. If it detects a fault, the airbag warning light comes on; after an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

The test routines run in the background while you drive. They check the connection to sensors, trigger circuits and seatbelt pretensioners.

Without a clean power supply and intact cables, the unit cannot reliably perform its task.

Why does the control unit 95910-K0300 fail?

The control unit 95910-K0300 can fail because of crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. A normal diagnostic tool cannot remove this data. Other causes are aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

The crash data remain in the unit even when the vehicle is used completely normally again.

Aged electronic components lose reliability over time. A cold solder joint or a worn plug contact can interrupt connections without a clear fault appearing straight away.

Moisture promotes corrosion, and voltage spikes arise, for example, with a weak battery or when a jump start cable is connected.

How can you tell that the 95910-K0300 is defective?

The airbag warning light on the control unit 95910-K0300 stays on permanently or lights up only intermittently. Typical signs also include error messages, a missing connection to the diagnostic tool and a fault memory that cannot be cleared. In an emergency, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy.

The signs in detail:

• Airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on constantly
• Airbag warning light comes on only occasionally
• Error message is shown in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

Which vehicles is the 95910-K0300 fitted in?

The 95910-K0300 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Soul SK3 (from 2019).

The assignment of vehicles to this number is shown in the list:

• Kia Soul SK3 (from 2019)

A comparison of the label on the removed unit with this page only confirms that the unit matches. Reading out the fault memory beforehand shows whether the control unit itself is defective or whether a plug or a cable is causing the fault.

How does the repair of the 95910-K0300 work?

For the control unit 95910-K0300, start with the fault memory: have it read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only after that remove the unit. Next, create the repair order online and send in the well-packed unit. Airbag24 needs 3–4 working days in the usual case for checking, repairing and testing.

Airbag24 examines the unit on the test bench, replaces defective 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-K0300 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-K0300 to Airbag24 as a parcel, or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. The return after the repair is made by UPS.

A printed repair order goes into the parcel; pack the unit shock-proof.