Airbag control unit with part number 95910-M6000

What does the airbag control unit 95910-M6000 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-M6000 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors, decides in an accident whether airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

It shows faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. After an accident, it stores crash data and locks itself.

The evaluation takes place in fractions of a second, so the unit reacts without delay in an emergency.

Why does the control unit 95910-M6000 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered. A standard diagnostic tool cannot delete it; Airbag24 removes it during the repair. Other causes are also possible.

Besides crash data, the following causes are mainly possible:

• aged electronic components
• cold solder joints
• moisture and corrosion at plug connections
• voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or a jump start

The list shows that a defect is not always related to an accident. A defect therefore does not necessarily have to be linked to an accident.

How can you tell that the 95910-M6000 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears at the same time. If no connection between the diagnostic tool and the 95910-M6000 can be made, or the fault memory cannot be cleared, there is also a fault.

The typical signs at a glance:

• Airbag warning light stays on permanently or intermittently
• Error message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool does not find the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then not deploy.

Which vehicles is the 95910-M6000 fitted in?

The airbag control unit 95910-M6000 is fitted in vehicles from Kia. It is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Forte BD (from 2018).

The individual models are shown in this overview:

• Kia Forte BD (from 2018)

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

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-B0100, 95910A7300, 95910A7350, 95910B0000, 95910H9430.

How does the repair of the 95910-M6000 work?

First read out the fault memory, attach the log and disconnect the battery; only then is the 95910-M6000 removed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Afterwards, create the repair order online and pack the unit well before sending it in.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test. After that, your own unit goes back 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-M6000 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-M6000 as a parcel, or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 returns it by UPS.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the control unit so that it is shock-resistant.