Can the airbag wire be reconnected if it breaks?

[LaColton]

The airbag wire can be reconnected if it breaks, and it is recommended to use soldering for proper reconnection. Below is relevant information about airbags: 1. Development History: The airbag was first proposed by Hetrick in August 1953 and obtained the U.S. patent for 'Automobile Buffer Safety Device.' With the establishment of vehicle safety standards in various countries, the installation rate of airbags has been increasing. In Europe, the U.S., Japan, and other countries, the installation rate of airbags in vehicles has reached nearly 100%. 2. Classification: Single airbag and dual airbag: In domestically produced mid-to-low-end cars, the standard configuration includes 1-2 airbags, typically one each for the driver and front passenger positions, providing effective protection for the chest and head of front-seat occupants in the event of a severe collision.

[SanAaliyah]

Buddy, this is no joke! Last time my airbag light suddenly came on, and after hours of inspection, the mechanic found a wire under the seat chewed through by rats. He straight up said splicing it was out of the question—the entire harness had to be replaced. Airbag systems are super sensitive; even a slightly dodgy solder joint could mean it fails to deploy when needed or unexpectedly pops out over bumps. I’ve got bad driving habits and often hit the highway, so I bit the bullet and replaced the whole wiring harness. After all, airbags are lifesavers. The mechanic put it bluntly: 'Saving on wiring costs now means paying way more in medical bills later.' My advice? Just swap in a new wire—this isn’t the place to cut corners!

[LaHaley]

As an experienced mechanic who often helps neighbors with their cars, I must say never try to reconnect broken airbag wiring. Last year, Old Wang's car had this issue - he used electrical tape to fix the broken wires himself. During a rear-end collision later, the airbag failed to deploy and he nearly hit the steering wheel. The airbag control module constantly monitors circuit resistance values. Even with perfect reconnection, slight resistance changes can cause misjudgment. Moreover, poorly reconnected high-voltage wiring may oxidize and short-circuit over time. With over 30 years of repair experience, I always replace the entire wiring harness for airbag systems. Those few wires contain specialized shielding layers and anti-interference designs - this is money well spent on critical safety components.

[BraydenRose]

I've learned the hard way that broken airbag wiring must be replaced. Last time at the repair shop, I saw an accident-damaged car where the owner had the airbag wires spliced to save money. After the repair, the airbag warning light kept flashing. The mechanic used a diagnostic tool and found the loop resistance was over three times the standard value. The key issue is that spliced wiring lacks the original factory's tensile strength, which could lead to secondary fractures on bumpy roads. Moreover, airbag deployment requires a current as high as 20 amps, which ordinary connectors simply can't handle. When my old car's airbag wiring got worn by the floor mat, I spent 800 yuan directly replacing the entire assembly. Safety truly admits no compromise - saving a few hundred might cost you your life.