Airbag control unit with part number 95910-P4600

What does the airbag control unit 95910-P4600 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-P4600 controls the restraint system (SRS) of Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and, in an accident, decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered. If it detects a fault, it shows it via the airbag warning light.

The control unit also monitors the entire system during normal driving. It checks sensors, wiring and triggers continuously. After an accident, the unit stores crash data and locks itself; only the repair lifts the lock.

This makes the unit one of the parts on whose function the occupants rely in an emergency.

Why does the control unit 95910-P4600 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag has been triggered; a normal diagnostic tool cannot erase it. Other causes are aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

The crash data remains in memory until it is deliberately erased.

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

Only the inspection of the unit shows which of these causes is actually present.

How can you tell that the 95910-P4600 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and a fault message appears in the instrument cluster. The diagnostic tool cannot connect to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be erased. In an emergency, airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may then fail to trigger.

The warning light is the clearest indication that the vehicle itself gives. If there is a finding, have the vehicle checked promptly.

A single fault message in the instrument cluster also belongs in this check.

Which vehicles is the 95910-P4600 fitted in?

To find out whether your car is affected, check the registration document. The control unit 95910-P4600 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sorento MQ4 (from 2020).

Our assignment for this part number lists these vehicles:

• Kia Sorento MQ4 (from 2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page. This only confirms that you have the right unit, nothing more. Have the fault memory read out beforehand, because only the result shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 95910-P2100, 95910-P4250.

How does the repair of the 95910-P4600 work?

The process starts with reading out the fault memory, with the report enclosed; then disconnect the battery and remove control unit 95910-P4600. Online, you create the repair order and send in the well-packed unit. Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and runs a function test. The unit then 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-P4600 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-P4600 in as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, Airbag24 sends the unit back to you by UPS.

Put the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the device shock-proof.