Airbag control unit with part number 95910-M6450

What does the airbag control unit 95910-M6450 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-M6450 controls the restraint system (SRS) in the Kia. It evaluates the crash sensors, determines in an accident whether the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, and monitors the system continuously.

If faults occur, the unit stores them and shows them via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster. This way the state of the system can be read at any time.

After an accident the control unit stores crash data and locks itself.

Why does the control unit 95910-M6450 fail?

The most common trigger is crash data stored after an accident, even without a triggered airbag. These data cannot be removed with a normal diagnostic tool, so the fault remains.

Airbag24 erases the crash data during the repair in a targeted way. This removes the cause, provided no other damage is present.

Further causes may be:

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

How can you tell that the 95910-M6450 is defective?

Typical signs are the airbag warning light, which stays on permanently or intermittently, a fault message in the instrument cluster, and a diagnostic tool without connection to the control unit. A fault memory that cannot be cleared also indicates the defect in the 95910-M6450.

In this state, the airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger in an emergency. The warning should therefore not be ignored.

• Airbag warning light on permanently or intermittently
• Fault message in the instrument cluster
• Diagnostic tool receives no connection to the control unit
• Fault memory cannot be cleared

Which vehicles is the 95910-M6450 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-M6450 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Forte BD (from 2018).

The following vehicles belong to this part number:

• Kia Forte BD (from 2018)

Before removal, have the fault memory read out. This shows whether the control unit is really defective or a plug or cable is the cause. Then compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page.

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-M6450 work?

Before removal, have the fault memory read out and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, remove the unit, create a repair order online and send it in. Processing at Airbag24 generally takes 3–4 working days.

Pack the unit well before you send it.

At Airbag24 the unit is examined on the test bench. Defective components are repaired, crash data is erased and a functional test is carried out, after which your own unit is returned.

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-M6450 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 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 in the parcel. Pack the control unit 95910-M6450 shock-resistant.