Airbag control unit with part number 95910-M7000

What does the airbag control unit 95910-M7000 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-M7000 coordinates the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It detects through the crash sensors whether an accident occurs and controls the triggering of airbags and seatbelt pretensioners. The system is monitored continuously; faults appear on the airbag warning light. After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself.

In everyday use the control unit remains invisible, but it works the whole time monitoring the sensors and wiring.

Why does the control unit 95910-M7000 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed; a standard diagnostic tool cannot clear it. Other possible causes are aged components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion on connectors, and voltage spikes from a weak battery or jump-starting.

After an accident without visible airbag deployment, first think of the crash data. The other causes tend to act over time: electronics age, solder joints become brittle, and moisture attacks the contacts.

How can you tell that the 95910-M7000 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up continuously or only intermittently, and a fault message may appear at the same time. The diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared.

In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to deploy, so the cause should be clarified promptly.

Only the fault memory reveals whether a component is actually affected, not the light alone.

Which vehicles is the 95910-M7000 fitted in?

Whether the unit suits a particular vehicle is checked via the part number. The 95910-M7000 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Forte BD (from 2018); Kia Cerato BD (from 2018); Kia K3 BD (from 2018).

The vehicles for this number are listed here:

• Kia Forte BD (from 2018)
• Kia Cerato BD (from 2018)
• Kia K3 BD (from 2018)

Compare the number on the label of the removed unit with this page. That shows you have the right unit in front of you. Whether a connector, a cable or the control unit itself is defective is only clarified by the fault memory read out beforehand.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 5WY6 7056, 61186401, 95910-M6000, 95910-M6100, 95910-M6250, 95910-M6300.

How does the repair of the 95910-M7000 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery, and only now remove the control unit. Afterwards create a repair order online and pack the unit carefully for dispatch.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, deletes stored crash data and carries out a function test. For testing, repair and function test at Airbag24, 3–4 working days are usually planned.

The unit then returns 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-M7000 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge, and Airbag24 sends it back to you by UPS after the repair.

The parcel must contain the printed repair order; the control unit must be packed shockproof.