Posted on 11/29/2021
When it comes to the modern-day vehicle, airbags are not the first vehicle item you'd think that needs repairs. But it makes sense, considering how sensitive the airbag system has grown to be. Airbags are designed to detect impacts and made to quickly and automatically inflate to provide vehicle passengers a safe cushion. Just like any other car part, airbags can be faulty. The more significant concern is not if it goes off by accident, but whether they would deploy when needed. The airbag has many sensors to calculate its response, and the sensors are where most airbags need repairs. Airbag Warning Light and Sensors If the sensors pick up an error, you may see an airbag warning light lit up on your dashboard. The light could be lit for many different reasons, including deactivation, water damage, need to reset, you forgetting to put on your seat belt. Most passenger side or rear airbags also have weight sensors that turn off if no one is sitting in the seat ... read more