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The air bag system needs service when the air bag light remains illuminated.
It should come on briefly when you first start the vehicle then it should go out. This is normal, it means everything is okay with the air bag system.
You can obtain an air bag designed for heavy lifting, such as a lift bag or salvage air bag, from specialized underwater salvage equipment suppliers or diving gear retailers. Companies that specialize in marine salvage or underwater construction often carry these products. Additionally, online marketplaces like Amazon or eBay may have suitable options. Be sure to choose a bag rated for at least 6,000 pounds to ensure it can safely raise the weight.
If the light is on for the Grand Am Air Bag Unit, there could be a problem with the air bag. Some vehicles that have been in an accident and had the air bag deployed may need to have the air bag light reset. Disconnecting the battery for about five minutes might take care of this problem. If not, the vehicle should be taken to a dealer for service of the air bag.
12-15"
As far a way as possible but at a distance where you are still safely able to operate the vehicle
The crash sensors are in the front of the vehicle , so ( NO ) * not unless the front of the vehicle crashes into something with enough force to activate the air bag (s)
Transport Canada advises the owners of older Pontiac Grand Am vehicles that certain conditions can cause a malfunction in the vehicle air bag computer, resulting in the sudden deployment of either the driver's, passenger's or both frontal air bags. A sudden deployment of an air bag, without a crash, may cause injury or a loss of vehicle control. In a number of occurrences, substantial amounts of water entering the vehicle has resulted in damage to the air bag computer located on the vehicle floor pan. Typically the red air bag warning light will come "ON", indicating that a system fault is present. Should you be the owner of a 1996 – 1997 Pontiac Grand Am, it is recommended that you have the interior vehicle floor examined for the presence of water and have the air bag computer examined for signs of corrosion. Also, if you notice or have noticed that the air bag warning light stays "ON", you should NOT drive the vehicle. Have the vehicle towed to a repair facility for inspection. In 2003, General Motors of Canada issued a Notice of Defect, meeting the requirements of section 10 of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, informing owners of the concern at that time.
A warning light that looks like this or says SRS should NEVER come onunless there is a fault in your vehicle's air bag system supplemental restraint system or SRS). You can drive the vehicle but the air bag(s) will NOT deploy should you be involved in an accident. You should have the problem diagnosed and repaired at your earliest convenience.
The air bag light is on because you have a problem with the air bag system. The light will remain on until the problem is fixed. The air bag system will not function in this condition if involved in an accident. Take the vehicle to a qualified mechanic for repair.
It is illegal to disengage the Air Bag on this vehicle.
Air bag suspension has a number of applications in different vehicles. In public transportation buses, they are used to lower the vehicle closer to the curb to make entry easier. In custom cars, they are used to lower the vehicle or provide stable handling. Overall, air bag suspension provides a smooth ride for any vehicle and it can provide self-levelling to enhance stability and comfort.