A crash problem

Tiny
MR.D
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  • 2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
Why my airbag didn't open
Sunday, January 9th, 2011 AT 9:19 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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The air bag is actuated by sensors. If the sensor area isn't damaged in the accident, it won't actuate the air bag. NOTE: If the air bag light was on prior to the accident, there was a sensor problem and the bag will not deploy.
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