Airbag Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I drive my car for 8 hours after a new windscreen was fitted?
In many late model cars the windscreen provides part of the structural strength of the car's body and is bonded into place with special adhesives. The bonding material must "cure" or "set" sufficiently after this type of car repair to ensure adequate bond-strength has developed. As the windscreen may also be used to deflect the passenger airbag into its correct position should it deploy in a crash, it is critical that a strong bond be established before the car is driven.
My car was written off when it hit a tree, but the airbag didn't go off. Was it faulty?
It is unlikely - the fact the car sustained major damage and was written-off doesn't necessarily mean the airbag should have deployed. The body crumple zones may have effectively absorbed the collision energy. Also, the sensors that control deployment must 'see' a predetermined deceleration rate and it must be a frontal impact within a window of about 30 degrees either side of the centreline, before the airbag will 'go off'.
Do dashmats interfere with airbags?
Yes, airbags are designed to deploy in a particular way to reduce the risk of injury. They react very quickly and are fully deployed in the blink of an eye. Anything that is in the way of the airbag can either alter the way it deploys or become a missile. This includes things like dash mats, drink holders and map lights. For safe operation, nothing must restrict the deployment of the airbag.
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