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Subject: Re: [OM] [OT] airbag systems check
From: siddiq <iddibhai@xxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 23:03:53 -0700
9/22/2002 10:56:06 PM, dreammoose <dreammoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>Don't know how effective it is, but airbags go though a system check 
>each time the car is started. I have to take mine in for a recall for 
>possible unexpected airbag deployment. Guess I better get to it/
>
>Moose
>
>Larry wrote:
>
>>What happens when the cars having them get even older? Can they deploy
>>prematurely when there is no need, because the parts are getting old or have
>>some corrosion in the wrong spots? This is not to mention that only a very, 
>>very
>>few will have the system "checked" ever for proper condition. Is there
>>eventually a problem for those with older cars who do have the system 
>>"checked",
>>and parts replaced - that the one small part that "never goes" causes the bag 
>>to
>>suddenly deploy & bypass all "safetys"? (Or not deploy when it is needed)?

ya, so unless the airbag MIL (malfunction indicator light; aka the red airbag 
light) comes on,  the system is ok. the system is supposed to be checked by 
qualified techs 10yrs after it was made and then every so many years thereafter 
just to make sure everything is shipshape.




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