How An Air Bag Safety System Works?
Air Bag Safety This article explains automotive air bag safety systems front and side air bags. If an air bag warning light is illuminated while driving the air bag safety system has been disabled and will not activate in the event of an accident. The center of the steering wheel contains the airbag inflation module, which contains the nylon airbag and inflation unit. In case of an accident, an electrical signal is sent to the system that releases gas through a hole located behind the airbag inflation, which immediately fills the bag. The electric signal is passed through the coil assembly located on the steering column beneath the inflation module. This electric signal is converted to heat, which burns the copper oxide, which converts to nitrogen gas and fills the air bag. In the passenger side, the area above the glove compartment holds the air bag and SRS is displayed on the compartment, which means supplemental restraint system. The rest of the airbag, airbag inflation modu...