Where should air bags be stored?
Store live modules in a cool, dry, secure area away from all corrosives, oxidizers, ignition sources, or high heat sources. Curtain type airbags should be stored lying as flat as possible and unfolded. Always store airbag modules with the cover facing up not down.
What does it mean when the air bag warning light stays on?
If the light stays on, that means there has been a fault in the system and you need to have it checked out. It doesn’t mean your car is unsafe to drive but the airbags may not deploy properly, or at all.
How does the air bag suspension system work?
That’s where air bag suspension comes in. According to Road Master, “The air bag suspension system essentially works like a balloon. The concept is designed to resist the weight of the frame of the vehicle, pump air in to keep the truck from squatting, and let air out when you’re not towing.”
What makes an airbag an active safety system?
This is in contrast to seat belts, which are considered “active” devices because the vehicle occupant must act to enable them. This terminology is not related to active and passive safety, which are, respectively, systems designed to prevent accidents in the first place, and systems designed to minimize the effects of accidents once they occur.
Why is an airbag considered a passive restraint?
Airbags are considered “passive” restraints and act as a supplement to “active” restraints. Because no action by a vehicle occupant is required to activate or use the airbag, it is considered a “passive” device. This is in contrast to seat belts, which are considered “active” devices because the vehicle occupant must act to enable them.
What to do if your airbag light is on?
However, it is best not to drive the car if the SRS light is on. Do not drive the vehicle if the airbag light / SRS light is on. Consider using an OBD2 scanner to reset it or take your car to a professional to take care of the matter. Bonus: ABS light on: Why?
What happens if you don’t have an airbag?
Airbags are lifesavers when you are speeding and hit another car head-on or hit a stationary object. If you do not have an airbag, you could find yourself being thrown through the windscreen. When you hit something at high speed, your car will start to decelerate, and this will activate an accelerometer that triggers the airbag circuit.
Why is the airbag light on when the seat is vacant?
If the seat is vacant, this light should be on. When the seat is occupied it should turn off implying that the airbag system is online and functioning. If the light is off when the seat is vacant or vice-versa, there could be a problem with the sensor.
When does the air bag light stop flashing?
The light will flash for exactly seven seconds. Once it is off, you have to turn off the ignition within a second. Turn the ignition on again after three seconds. Repeat this process for two or three times and the airbag light will stop flashing. This is the time you’ll know that it is reset. (Part 1) How To Fix Airbag Light – Fast & Easy!