Mercedes Air Bag Impact Sensor - Genuine Mercedes 0038212851

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Mercedes-Benz Air Bags diagram for CLS550, CLS63 AMG, SL55 AMG, SL550, SL600, & more

An Air Bag Impact Sensor (also called a crash sensor or airbag sensor) is a safety device in a vehicle that detects sudden deceleration or impact during a collision. It sends a signal to the Airbag Control Module (ACM), which then triggers the airbag deployment to protect occupants.

• Airbag warning light on the dashboard – most common symptom; indicates a fault in the airbag system.
• Airbags may not deploy in a crash – a dangerous failure, as the sensor won’t send the deployment signal.
• Airbags deploy unexpectedly – rare, but possible with a faulty or shorted sensor.

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