a crash problem

2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
75,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MR.D
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why my airbag didn't open
Jan 9, 2011 at 9:19 PM
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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.
Feb 2, 2011 at 3:11 PM
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