
Advice: Common Car Problems
FixMyCar discusses common problems with popular car models.
Ellie Dyer-Brown, 9 months ago 5 mins read
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Basingstoke A30 Ringway South is the fifth most congested road in the UK - drivers face 86 hours of congestion every week - and the A339 Ringway North is also in the top ten, according to TomTom data. The town is near junctions 8, 7 and 6 of the M3 motorway. Be careful driving on the A33 and A339 as these roads see a high number of accidents. Did you know The Automobile Association, better known as The AA, has headquarters in Basingstoke?
Airbag systems work thanks to onboard sensors that detect when a car has crashed. A small explosive device in the airbag module detonates, inflating the airbag, which protects the driver and passenger from impact with the front of the car.
This system has several components: the ECU, ignitor, sensors, inflator, warning lights, passenger occupancy sensors and the airbags themselves. If one or more of these develops a fault, you'll need to book a car airbag repair as soon as possible.
Learn more about how airbags work in this guide.
The most obvious sign you need an airbag ECU repair is the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) warning light. When the airbag warning light comes on and stays on, an airbag light repair may be required, though the problem is likely related to the system rather than the light itself. In fact, the light may indicate a sensor problem, in which case you'll need to book a car airbag sensor repair.
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