Airbag control unit with part number 95910-K8700

What does the airbag control unit 95910-K8700 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-K8700 controls the restraint system (SRS) in Kia vehicles. It evaluates the crash sensors, determines in an accident which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously. It indicates detected faults via the airbag warning light.

After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself. In everyday driving, none of this is visible.

Why does the control unit 95910-K8700 fail?

Stored crash data is the most common cause, even when no airbag has deployed. A normal diagnostic tool cannot remove it. Ageing components, dry solder joints, moisture, corrosion and voltage spikes are also possible causes.

Many drivers first assume that the component itself is defective when a failure occurs. Crash data, however, is stored content that cannot be eliminated from outside.

Ageing components and dry solder joints develop over time. Moisture and corrosion attack the plug connectors, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start, stress the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-K8700 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and a fault message appears. In addition, the diagnostic tool cannot establish a connection to the control unit. In that case, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may not deploy in an emergency.

The warning light indicates the defect, so you do not have to track it down yourself. Your task is to follow up on the warning.

A fault memory that cannot be cleared is a sign that the problem runs deeper than a brief malfunction.

Which vehicles is the 95910-K8700 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-K8700 is used in these vehicles: Kia Soul SK3 (from 2019).

The list follows here:

• Kia Soul SK3 (from 2019)

Whether the part number on the label of the removed unit matches this page is a simple check. It proves that this is the right unit. The cause is only established by the fault memory, which you should have read out beforehand.

How does the repair of the 95910-K8700 work?

You first have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the control unit 95910-K8700, before creating a repair order online and sending it in well packed. Airbag24 checks, repairs, tests and then erases the crash data.

The order of steps is fixed for safety reasons.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. This covers the test bench check, the replacement of defective components and the function test. This time applies to Airbag24 alone.

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-K8700 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel. Alternatively, you can book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns the control unit 95910-K8700 by UPS.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-resistant.