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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 07:09 PM
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Do anyone know where the air bag compressor located.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Its an explosive charge... it is detonated when the air bag sensor is activated by vehicular impact or very sudden stop...
 
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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welcome to Jaguarforums, good to have you here with us

This is the new member sectioN....please head over to the relevant section for your car for better responses, although the guys have been very helpful here...
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by SimoCat
Its an explosive charge... it is detonated when the air bag sensor is activated by vehicular impact or very sudden stop...
.................or by tampering with it!

The correct procedure must be followed to discharge the residual charge stored in the sytem before disconnection or an airbag will deploy.

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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 04:08 AM
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It's actually a very interesting chemical reaction, just don't be around when it happens!
Drunk Man & Airbag prank - YouTube
 
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Old Apr 2, 2012 | 05:43 AM
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Welcome to the forum ,

Good to have you with us.
Maybe it's the suspension airbags? What car do you have?

You should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
 
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