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Right and Left Side Impact Airbag Control Modules
(SIACM)
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Interconnecting Wiring
How The Airbag System Works
Front Airbag System
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The front Airbag Control Module determines if a
frontal collision is severe enough to require the airbags
to inflate.
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The Airbag Control Module is not designed to detect
side, roll over, or rear collisions.
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The Airbag Control Module also monitors the readi-
ness of the electronic parts of the system whenever the
ignition switch is in the START or ON/RUN positions.
These include all of the items listed above except the
knee bolsters, the instrument panel, and the steering
wheel and column. If the key is in the OFF position, in
the ACC position, or not in the ignition switch, the
airbags are not on and will not inflate.
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The Airbag Control Module also turns on the AIRBAG
light in the instrument panel for 6 to 8 seconds when
the ignition switch is first turned to ON/RUN, then
turns the light off. If it detects a malfunction in any
part of the system, it turns on the light either momen-
tarily or continuously.
Airbag Light
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