Airbag control unit with part number 95910-K3600

What does the airbag control unit 95910-K3600 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-K3600 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It reads the crash sensors, determines in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners fire, and monitors the system during operation.

It indicates detected faults via the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and then locks itself.

If this control unit is not working, the restraint system lacks the basis for its decision in an emergency.

Why does the control unit 95910-K3600 fail?

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

Crash data is stored as soon as the sensors detect an impact that is significant for the unit. It does not prove that an airbag has deployed, and an ordinary diagnostic tool does not remove it.

The other causes act independently of an accident: aged electronics, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on plug connections, and voltage spikes from a weak battery or a jump start.

How can you tell that the 95910-K3600 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up constantly or intermittently, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, or the diagnostic tool cannot find the control unit. A fault memory that cannot be cleared is also a sign. In that case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.

The airbag warning light is the most important indication. It lights up as soon as the control unit has detected a fault in the restraint system, either continuously or only intermittently.

A fault message may also appear in the instrument cluster. If there is no connection to the diagnostic tool, or the fault memory remains after an attempt to clear it, this is a further sign of a problem.

Have the finding checked promptly, as the protective effect may be impaired in an emergency.

Which vehicles is the 95910-K3600 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-K3600 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Soul SK3 (from 2019). Check whether your car is among them by make and model.

These vehicles are known to us with this part number:

• Kia Soul SK3 (from 2019)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That shows you that it is the right unit. Then have the fault memory read out, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or a cable is the cause.

How does the repair of the 95910-K3600 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 sequence is set for safety reasons. Only after disconnecting the battery may the control unit be removed.

At Airbag24 the unit is examined on the test bench, defective components are repaired or replaced, stored crash data is erased and a function test is carried out. Then 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-K3600 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-K3600 in as a parcel, or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.