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If you run into something, your air bag can inflate in less than a tenth of a second to protect you from the forces of a head-on collision.

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Haw do you resset the air bag light on 99 silverado?

The air bag light is on because there is a problem with the air bag system. As long as the air bag light is on the system is not working, so if you crash the bag won't work. The light won't go off until it's fixed. A scanning device can read the trouble codes to identify the problem. Many auto parts stores will read the codes for you for zip if you purchase the parts necessary to fix it from them.


What does air bag code 33 - Passenger Side Air Bag Circuit High Resistance or Open mean?

The pass side air bag could be unplugged or has been deployed and removed.


Why doesn't a closed paper bag collapse under the weight of earth's atmosphere?

The bag does not collapse because the air pressure acting on the inside of the bag is equal to the air pressure outside the bag (There are the same number of air molecules per unit volume inside the bag as outside). However if you had filled the bag with air at high altitude where the air pressure is lower, then sealed it and brought the bag down to sea level you would find that the higher external air pressure (there are fewer air molecules per unit volume inside the bag than outside) would begin to compress the bag down to a smaller volume. This in turn would compress the air inside the bag leading to an increase in its pressure. This decrease in volume will continue until the air inside the bag is compressed to the point where its pressure is equal to that of the external air pressure. For further information on this topic it may be worth searching for the term "Combined Gas Law" which will explain the relation between pressure, temperature and volume.


Where is the air suspension height sensor located?

On the air bag itself


Can you replace only the seat belts on a 2000 Hyundai Elantra after a crash with air bag deployment?

I suspect from your question that your seat belt has a tensioning system that interacts with the air bag system. And I also suspect that where you live there is a safety inspection of sorts. Well anyway the answer is probably yes. I have seen where a vehicle can pass a safety inspection with the air bag system light on and the car passed. BUT WHY IN THE WORLD ONE NOT ALL THE SAFETY THEY COULD RELIABLY GET. AND REMEMBER IF THE AIR BAG ON THE STEERING WHEEL WENT OFF THERE'S A CHANCE THE HORN BUTTON MIGHT WORK

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The light indicates a problem with the air bag system. The system should be checked, as the bag may not properly work in an accident.


Where is fuse for horn on Ford Ka?

Horns do not have fuses. If you have a car with a driver's side air bag and the horn does not work, it is most likely the clock spring for the air bag. Have a certified repair shop check it out as it is VERY DANGEROUS to mess with the air bag.


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The Firestone Air Bag suspension kit will work great for heavy off-roading, especially when mudding.


In Clio II you have to exchange air bag with dashboard or just the air bag?

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How do you clear a flashing air bag code 12 from the dash display of a 1993 Mazda 626 ES?

Take it to a dealer. The air bag won't work while the light is flashing.


How does a food bag sealer work?

A food bag sealer works by removing air from the package and sealing it shut. This lack of air inhibits growth of bacteria and other organisms. The sealer first vaccums the air from the bag, and then applies heat to form a seal to preserve the vaccum.


I had accidentwhy the air bag didn't work?

The force of the collision has to be great enough ( assuming that you have no warning light in the dash indicating there is a problem with the air bag system / SRS / Supplemental Restraint System )


How do you diagnose the air bag light on a 2002 GMC Envoy?

You don't. Take it to a dealer. It is dangerous to work on the air bag system. This is not a DIY project. The light staying on indicates there is a problem with the system.