Hyundai Elantra: Why Didn’t My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision? / Air bag collision sensors

1. SRS control module/Rollover sensor
2. Front impact sensors
3. Side impact sensors (acceleration)
4. Side impact sensors (pressure)
Air bags are not designed to inflate in
every collision. There are certain types
of accidents in which the air bag would
not be expected to provide additional
protection...
Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate
in a frontal collision depending on the
severity of impact of the front collision.
Side and curtain air bags
Side and curtain air bags are designed
to inflate when an impact is detected by
side collision sensors depending on the
severity of impact resulting from a side
impact collision...
Other information:
Air Bag Warning Light
This warning light illuminates:
• When you place the ignition switch to
the ON position.
-- The air bag warning light illuminates
for about 6 seconds and then turns
off when all checks have been
performed
• The air bag warning light will remain
illuminated if there is a malfunction
with the Safety Restraint System (SRS)
air bag operation...
Component Location1. Smart key unit (IBU)2. Interior antenna 23. outside door handle4. Interior antenna 15. FOB Key6. Door antenna1. Bumper antenna2. Trunk antenna..