What does the airbag warning light in a car indicate?

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LunaAnn
07/25/25 4:19am
The airbag warning light in a car indicates a problem with the airbag system. Introduction to Airbags: The airbag system is a passive safety protection system that, when used in conjunction with seat belts, provides effective collision protection for occupants. In the event of a car collision, airbags can reduce head injury rates by 25% and facial injury rates by approximately 80%. How Airbags Work: The principle of airbags is that when a collision occurs while the car is in motion, the airbag sensor receives the impact signal. If the impact reaches the specified intensity, the sensor activates and sends a signal to the electronic control unit. Upon receiving the signal, the electronic control unit compares it with its stored data. If the conditions for airbag deployment are met, the drive circuit sends an activation signal to the gas generator in the airbag module.
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