Airbag control unit with part number 95910-M7800

What does the airbag control unit 95910-M7800 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-M7800 forms the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It processes the measurements from the crash sensors and determines in an accident, within milliseconds, which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered.

The unit checks the system continuously for faults. If it detects one, it shows this via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, and the fault is entered in the fault memory.

After an accident, the control unit stores crash data and then locks itself. This is a pure status indication that you can recognise during diagnosis.

Why does the control unit 95910-M7800 fail?

The most common cause is stored crash data after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered, and a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes such as those from a weak battery or jump-starting.

Airbag24 deletes the crash data as part of the repair. This matches the statement that it can be erased.

Ageing components gradually lose reliability. Poor solder joints, moisture and corrosion at the plugs disrupt signal transmission, and voltage spikes put additional strain on the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-M7800 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster stays on permanently or intermittently, a fault message appears in the instrument cluster, and the diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit. In addition, the fault memory cannot be cleared.

The airbag warning light is the most important signal, as it shows the defect immediately. Once it lights up, the control unit no longer works reliably, and airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger in an emergency.

For this reason, the display should be checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-M7800 fitted in?

This control unit 95910-M7800 was fitted at Kia, in these vehicles: Kia Forte BD (from 2018). You check whether it matches your own car using the details on the unit.

The following overview shows vehicles in which this unit is found.

• Kia Forte BD (from 2018)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only establishes that it is the right unit. Have the fault memory read beforehand, because only this result shows whether the control unit is really 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-M7800 work?

First have the fault memory read and put the log into the parcel. Then disconnect the battery before removing the control unit. Next, create the repair order online and send the unit in well packed. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench and repairs defective components. The stored crash data is then deleted, and a function test completes the work. After that, the unit is sent 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-M7800 get to Airbag24?

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

Enclose the printed repair order with the parcel and pack the control unit shockproof.