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Airbags typically deploy in milliseconds, within 20 to 50 milliseconds of a collision being detected by the vehicle's sensors. This rapid deployment is crucial in helping to protect occupants during a crash by providing a cushioning barrier between them and the vehicle's interior.
A airbag can not save you from being thrown into the window or being jerked this way and that way or rolling up side down.
The front airbag deployment sequence required by law generally involves the airbags being designed to deploy in a specific order based on the severity and type of collision. Typically, the driver's airbag deploys first, followed by the passenger airbag, in frontal impacts. The deployment is triggered by sensors that detect the force of the impact and the position of the occupants. Compliance with these standards is mandated by safety regulations to ensure maximum protection for vehicle occupants.
Generally the airbag icon being illuminated tells you that the system has detected a fault and is no longer operational. This means that the airbags may fail to deploy should the need arise. Take the unit to a dealer for repair. Don't play with the airbag system yourself...
Airbags are termed supplemental restraints as they work with a number of other safety mechanisms within a car or vehicle. They operate by a series of steps to deploy the bag, first is that activation of crash sensors which being the engagement of the airbag, second this sends an electrical current to a squib, or inflater that casuses the igniter fluid to over heat and finnaly expands the airbag to take the impact of the passenger.
An airbag inflates in less then 0.04 seconds. 5 times faster then a blink (0.2 seconds). If you blink, you'll miss it :)
You take the vehicle to a professional for repair. Working on the SRS can be very hazardous.
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One possibility could be, it was the Airbag sensor's 'threshold' was set to low from the manufacture.Another possibility, the sensor's 'threshold' had deteriorated over time due to environmental and/or driving conditions.
The airbag may be off for several reasons, including the vehicle's system detecting a child in the front passenger seat or the seat not being occupied. Additionally, some vehicles have a manual switch that allows the driver to disable the airbag for safety purposes, such as when using a child safety seat. If the airbag warning light is illuminated, it may indicate a malfunction, and it's advisable to consult a professional mechanic. Always refer to the vehicle's manual for specific information regarding airbag status.
It depends on the vehicle. Most newer vehicles turn the airbag on when a certain amount of weight is detected in the passenger seat. This keeps children from being injured by airbag inflation.
Some of the advantages of having airbag suspension fitted on a vehicle include a smoother ride and better safety. The smoother ride is available because the vehicle operator can adjust the amount of air pressure in the system based on the terrain being traveled or the load being hauled or towed. Safety features range from a more consistent level of lighting to less jostling to a more balanced vehicle.