Airbag control unit with part number 95910-M7900

What does the airbag control unit 95910-M7900 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-M7900 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in Kia. It evaluates the crash sensors, decides in an accident within milliseconds about triggering airbags and seatbelt pretensioners, and monitors the system continuously. It reports faults via the airbag warning light.

During driving the unit works unobtrusively in the background. It checks the connections to sensors and triggering units, so that the system remains ready for use at all times.

After an accident it creates crash data and locks itself. This condition is part of how the system works.

Why does the control unit 95910-M7900 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has deployed. Other causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes, for example from a weak battery or jump-starting.

Crash data cannot be removed with a normal diagnostic tool. Airbag24 erases it during the repair, so that the unit works afterwards without this storage.

The remaining causes concern components and connections that wear out over time. Moisture and corrosion impair contacts, and voltage spikes additionally stress the electronics.

How can you tell that the 95910-M7900 is defective?

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

These signs point to a fault in the restraint system. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to trigger, so a check is advisable.

If the warning light comes on, you should act promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-M7900 fitted in?

The 95910-M7900 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Forte BD (from 2018).

The following vehicles are assigned to this part number:

• Kia Forte BD (from 2018)

Comparing the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page only confirms that it is the right unit. Whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause is shown only by reading out the fault memory before removal.

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-M7900 work?

First have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery and only then remove the 95910-M7900. Next, create a repair order online and send the unit in. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, repairs defective components, erases the crash data and carries out a function test. Afterwards your own unit goes back to you.

The sequence serves safety during removal and is therefore binding.

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-M7900 get to Airbag24?

You send the unit as a parcel or, for an extra charge, book a UPS collection. The printed repair order goes into the parcel, and you pack the unit shockproof.

After the repair, Airbag24 returns the unit to you by UPS.