Airbag control unit with part number 95910-K8300

What does the airbag control unit 95910-K8300 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-K8300 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides in an accident on the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously.

The control unit reports faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. Pay attention to this display.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. This lock is part of the concept of the system. The housing encloses the board and brings the connections together. This makes it possible to check the plug connections specifically. During a repair they are therefore always in view.

Why does the control unit 95910-K8300 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. Aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, as well as voltage spikes can also lead to failure.

Crash data cannot be deleted with a normal diagnostic tool. Airbag24 deletes it during the repair.

The other causes lie in the electronics and at the connections. Solder joints can go cold, and moisture or corrosion at the contacts impair the connection.

Voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or from jump-starting, additionally affect the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-K8300 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and a fault message appears in the instrument cluster. In addition the diagnostic tool gets no connection to the control unit.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then possibly fail to trigger. The light shows the defect and must therefore be taken seriously.

A fault memory that cannot be cleared also points to a problem that should be checked.

Which vehicles is the 95910-K8300 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-K8300 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Soul SK3 (from 2019).

The vehicles on record for this control unit are listed here:

• Kia Soul SK3 (from 2019)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms that it is the correct unit. Also have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

How does the repair of the 95910-K8300 work?

First have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 95910-K8300. Next create a repair order online and send the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks it on the test bench, repairs defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

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-K8300 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-K8300 as a parcel or you book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair Airbag24 sends it back by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit so that it is shock-resistant.