Safing Sensor: Description and Operation

PURPOSE
The [1][2]safing sensor is used to prevent inadvertent deployments possibly caused by a malfunction in the primary crash sensor circuits or crash sensors.

OPERATION
The safing and one of the primary crash sensors must be activated simultaneously to inflate the air bag. When a primary and [1][2]safing sensor are closed at the same time, electrical current will flow and ignite the driver side air bag module and passenger side air bag module.






LOCATION
The [1][2]safing sensor and bracket are located at the RH kick panel in the passenger compartment.