Airbag control unit with part number 95910-Q5150

What does the airbag control unit 95910-Q5150 do?

The airbag control unit 95910-Q5150 is the central control unit of the restraint system (SRS) in the Kia. In an emergency it decides within milliseconds which airbags and seatbelt pretensioners are triggered, relying on the signals from the crash sensors.

The unit monitors the entire system without interruption. If it detects a fault, it indicates this via the airbag warning light.

After an accident it stores crash data and locks itself. Keep this lock in mind with such a unit.

Why does the control unit 95910-Q5150 fail?

Stored crash data from an accident is the most common cause, even if no airbag has deployed. Other possible causes are ageing electronic components, cold solder joints, moisture and corrosion at plug connections, and voltage spikes.

This data remains in the memory of the unit. An ordinary diagnostic tool cannot remove it, so the fault memory stays filled after reading out.

The other causes tend to develop over time. Electronics age, solder joints can stay cold, and moisture finds its way into plug connections, where it causes corrosion. A weak battery or a jump start can additionally disturb the power supply.

How can you tell that the 95910-Q5150 is defective?

The airbag warning light in the instrument cluster lights up permanently or intermittently, and an error message appears in the display. The diagnostic tool finds no connection to the control unit, and the fault memory cannot be cleared. In that case airbags and seatbelt pretensioners may fail to deploy in a crash.

These signs indicate that the unit has detected a fault. Such a warning should therefore be checked promptly.

Which vehicles is the 95910-Q5150 fitted in?

The control unit 95910-Q5150 is fitted in these vehicles: Kia Seltos SP2 (from 2019).

You will find the suitable models in this list.

• Kia Seltos SP2 (from 2019)

First check the part number on the label of the removed unit against this page, because that only shows whether it is the correct unit. Then have the fault memory read out, because only the log shows whether the control unit is defective or whether a plug or cable is the cause.

For the same vehicles, we also repair control units with the part numbers 80100-Q5600WK, 80100Q5600, 95910-Q5100-95512.

How does the repair of the 95910-Q5150 work?

You read out the fault memory and enclose the log. Then disconnect the battery, only then remove the control unit, and create a repair order online before sending in the well-packed unit.

Airbag24 checks the unit on the test bench, renews defective components, erases the stored crash data and carries out a function test. The unit then goes back to you.

Processing at Airbag24 usually takes 3–4 working days. 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-Q5150 get to Airbag24?

You send the control unit 95910-Q5150 as a parcel or book a UPS collection for an extra charge. Airbag24 returns it by UPS after the repair.

Put the printed repair order into the parcel and pack the unit shock-proof.