klijam64@email.pct.edu wrote:

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> On a recent long-distance drive, her 'side airbag' light began
> flickering.
> After 10mins or so, it stayed on solid. Now it is out and hasn't
> returned.
>
> Can anyone explain the working of the sensors for the side-airbags?

Which sensors? The one's that cause side airbag deployment or the
one's that prevent deployment?

> For instance some cars will disable the passenger airbag if it detects
> a certain weight range in the seat(from a child seat for example)

This car has that feature. (See owner's manual.)

> My
> brother said there is a discharge module for the seatbelts?

Yes there are seat belt tensioners in this car.

> Could
> something[sensor] have been knocked loose?

Not likely, but possible.

> I want it looked at by the
> Honda dealer: how do they handle insurance claims for situations like
> this(other party at full fault). Will we have to fit the bill, then
> turn it in?

You should discuss this with the dealer.

> Thanks!
> -Jamie

And, above all READ the OWNER'S manual...


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