Airbag control unit with part number 95910-P4900

What does the airbag control unit 95910-P4900 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-P4900 forms the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) for Kia. It evaluates the signals from the crash sensors and decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners deploy in an accident.

The control unit also monitors the system continuously. It shows faults via the airbag warning light in the instrument cluster, so that you notice them early.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. The lock is only lifted by the repair.

Why does the control unit 95910-P4900 fail?

The most common cause is crash data stored after an accident, even if no airbag was triggered; it cannot be erased with a normal diagnostic tool. Other causes include aged electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connectors, and voltage spikes.

The crash data is the most common reason because the control unit stores it after an accident and the diagnostic tool cannot remove it. A fault in the electronics can therefore persist regardless of the cause in the vehicle.

The other causes tend to develop gradually and concern the components and connections within the unit. Only an inspection shows which of them is present. A weak battery or jump-starting can also cause voltage spikes.

How can you tell that the 95910-P4900 is defective?

A defect shows through an airbag warning light in the instrument cluster that burns constantly or only intermittently, through a fault message in the instrument cluster, through a missing connection to the diagnostic tool, and through a fault memory that cannot be cleared. Then airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may possibly not deploy in an emergency.

The airbag warning light is the most important indicator. It lights up for a continuous fault as well as for one that occurs only now and then, and it notifies you immediately. The warning applies even if the vehicle otherwise drives normally.

Which vehicles is the 95910-P4900 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-P4900 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Sorento MQ4 (from 2020).

The overview below lists the vehicles assigned to this part number.

• Kia Sorento MQ4 (from 2020)

Compare the part number on the label of the removed unit with this page to make sure it is the right unit. Only the read-out fault memory shows whether the control unit is defective or a plug or cable is the cause. Have the fault memory read beforehand.

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

How does the repair of the 95910-P4900 work?

First and foremost, have the fault memory read out and attach the log. Then disconnect the battery before you remove the control unit, and create a repair order online. Airbag24 inspects the unit, replaces defective components, erases stored crash data and carries out a function test; processing usually takes 3–4 working days.

The sequence is for safety reasons. The log records how the system looked before removal, and you disconnect the battery before work is done on the control unit.

After the function test your own repaired unit is returned 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-P4900 get to Airbag24?

You ship the unit as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. After the repair, UPS brings the control unit back to you.

Place the printed repair order in the parcel and pack the unit shockproof.