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by **glanza_rolla** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 9:41 pm

Hello
Does anyone have a Glanza with a single airbag..just would like to know if the airbag light turns on when you turn the key on..I've got one and the airbag light doesnt turn on..and my dad has a double airbag one with the light showing..

by **matt dunn** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:25 pm

not too sure on your exact model but,

Some cars are mechanical airbags which are not electrical and have no light.

There are no mechanical twin air bag models so if ther's two it must have a light.

Also SRS airbag is electrical, Airbag is not, depending on what's written on the steering wheel itself. If it has the letters SRS it will have a light.

The light will come on when the car is turned onto accessory, as long as the power has been off for more than 10 sec or so.

To test,

Turn the car off and tak the key out.
count to 10.
put the key in and turn it on.
Watch for the light.

Matt

by **craigt** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:48 pm

Some vehicles can have mechanically triggered bags marked SRS.
Its just Supplimentary Restraint System.
Some vehicles fitted with pyrotechnic seatbelts only are still classified as having SRS, older Mercedes Benzs even have it marked on the buckles.
But every manufacturer is different.
If it is a mechanically triggered bag then it will have a system for locking the trigger that may be visible

by **glanza_rolla** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 10:54 pm

ive got a 1996 they come in single and dual airbags..but mine is single..i think the single air bags switch is mechanical and it doesnt turn on..is that true..

by **10k 20v** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:04 pm

The way to tell if your aur bag is electric or not is to look at how the horn is activated.
Mechanical airbag will have seperate horn buttons around the edge of the airbag cover.
If it is electrical the airbag will be the horn button.
Reason is if it's a mechanical you don't want to be pushing it around the steering wheel. Where as the electric airbag is connected via wire so it doesn't matter if you move it about relative to the steering wheel.

by **10k 20v** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:05 pm

Oh yeh, i have a 96 Glansa V turbo starlet with one airbag and it's a mechanical air bag, has the horn buttons on the side of the airbag.
It's for sale too

by **glanza_rolla** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:13 pm

I dont think thats the way to tell it..coz my dads one is a dual airbag and the buttons are on the side..and i think all single airbag ones are mechanical airbag switches..

by **matt dunn** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:22 pm

glanza_rolla wrote:I dont think thats the way to tell it..coz my dads one is a dual airbag and the buttons are on the side..and i think all single airbag ones are mechanical airbag switches..

No.

Mechanical aribags are actually quite rare.
Most systems including single bags are electrical.
And correct on the buttons, the position does not mean a lot.

by **glanza_rolla** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:24 pm

then how do i found out if mine is electrical or mechanical..and my dads a dealer he has another one with a single airbag and its mechanical the light doesnt come on..

by **Jazza** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:33 pm

One possible explanation? Check the airbags even there. If you arnt the first owner of the car its possible (A longshot, but possible) Someone set the airbag off in a crash, minor or major whos to know, and didnt refit it properly or at all?

Just my 2 cents as i dont know much about airbags...

by **glanza_rolla** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 11:34 pm

the thing is that we got the car with an after market steering wheel..and the car hasnt been imported as a damage..im just wondering about the light..

by **matt dunn** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 12:21 am

take off the covers under the steering column and look for yellow wiring.

OR send your chassis number to Mr Revhead and ask him to tell you.

by **Adydas** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:03 am

glanza_rolla wrote:the thing is that we got the car with an after market steering wheel..and the car hasnt been imported as a damage..im just wondering about the light..

Wouldnt that be illigal to get Cert for? been a car taht SHOULD have a drives air bag you cant impor them into nz anymore, and if it came in like that before the rules.. i still think it would fail wouldnt it?

anyone?

by **glanza_rolla** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 1:16 am

nope as the airbag is in the steering wheel..we have imported heaps of cars that have a aftermarket steering wheel...and we put an original one in that has an airbag..the car has to be airbag compatable..

by **BZG Wagon** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 11:33 am

I have a Mechanical Airbag, (Driver Airbag only, no light for airbag). How do I know if the thing even works if there is no test for it?

In fact, how do they work?

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