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Old 11-18-2006, 06:18 PM
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Re: Airbag Problem

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Originally Posted by ddnjar
My son has a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am GT.
He had a minor front end crash. (with no airbag deployment) The crash damaged the hood, front bumper cover, right head light, and slightly bent the radiator support on the right side. I found a hood, bumper cover, and headlight at a salvage yard. I straightened the radiator support and put all of the parts on. Then I reconnected the battery, and let it run for a while, then test drove it. (all was well) soon after that he took it to work. The drivers AIRBAG deployed while he was driving the car. (very scarry !!!) Does anyone know WHY ?????

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Hard to say without checking the SIR system.
Could have been a faulty crash sensor or shorted or lose wire.
But to late now.
Not sure but your comp. insurance may cover something like that.
At least it is a road hazard.
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