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A.S.T. Training
Instructor: John Forro
Very costly High failure rate Universal production Better safety choice
Popular Beliefs T or F?
Very costly Unsafe for technicians to service Unsafe residue Killing machines for short people (10 inch rule) A lot of accidental discharges in shops
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Clock Spring
Crash Sensor
Magnet
Safing Sensor
Clock Springs
Located inside the steering wheel. This device is used to connect the hard wired air bag harness to the systems harness while allowing the steering wheel to maintain a full range of motion.
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Why did the government mandate the use of automatic safety devices?
Todays vehicles are built to collapse in a collision. Occupant safety is the #1 concern.
Seat Sensors
Optical Sensors
Determines how close and size of occupant/car seat. Determines which way the car seat is facing.
Determines direction of car seat. Determines if someone is present by measuring for body heat. Designed to protect the entire passenger compartment.
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Occupant Sensors