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How to Reset the SRS Light?

The SRS light indicates a malfunction in the airbags. Unlike other lights on the dashboard, such as the service or tyre lights, this cannot be turned off …Read all…
Posted on 21 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Be Careful When Installing Dash Cam Wires

Installing dash cam wires behind the airbags is dangerous, but unfortunately, it is a common mistake. A cable positioned in front of the side airbag can …Read all…
Posted on 24 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How Airbags Work

The operation of an airbag is an extremely rapid and complex physical/chemical process, consisting of a network of impact sensors positioned at strategic …Read all…
Posted on 29 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How Airbags Work

In this video, we can see how an airbag works mechanically in the event of a collision: the impact is detected by accelerometers or gyroscopes, which measure …Read all…
Posted on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Reasons to Deactivate the Front Passenger Airbag

There are reasons why it is mandatory to deactivate the front passenger airbag. Typically, this switch is located on the outer side of the dashboard, on the …Read all…
Posted on 7 February 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How does the airbag work on a human guinea pig?

In this truly exceptional video, we can see the effect of an airbag explosion on a human guinea pig. Naturally, this person was fully aware of what was about …Read all…
Posted on 28 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How airbags work (and beware of used cars)

How do airbags work in detail? It is a very important safety device, but it was designed to function in symbiosis with seat belts. The first cars began to be …Read all…
Posted on 19 January 2026 by ScegliAuto
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What happens to the airbags of cars in demolition.

Let's satisfy our curiosity: what happens to the airbags of cars in demolition? Have we ever wondered about it? The airbags of the most popular models, which …Read all…
Posted on 1 July 2025 by ScegliAuto
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What does the vehicle's airbag warning light indicate?

The airbag warning light on and red in color indicates that the safety system, which usually performs a very important function of reducing any type of …Read all…
Posted on 16 April 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How to deactivate the passenger side airbag on the car

Disabling the passenger side airbag on a vehicle is a simple and quick operation to perform independently, thanks also to our very short video tutorial that …Read all…
Posted on 23 March 2025 by ScegliAuto
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How do you deactivate the driver's airbag in a car?

The operation mentioned above is certainly feasible, but it requires the assistance of professional software installed on the PC, which, after connecting to …Read all…
Posted on 27 January 2025 by ScegliAuto
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What does the illuminated airbag warning light indicate?

The airbag system consists of various safety systems of various types. The safety system consists of seat belts, collision sensors, airbags, and wiring. These …Read all…
Posted on 9 December 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How and why to deactivate the passenger airbag system

We have always been told that the airbag is a protection and therefore should never be deactivated. The system, in fact, through cushions, allows, in case of …Read all…
Posted on 1 November 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How do the airbags in our car work?

In this video we can see how the airbags of our car work: we see them exploding inside a car, a situation in which we would never want to find ourselves in …Read all…
Posted on 10 July 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to deactivate the passenger side airbag?

There are various ways to deactivate the passenger side airbag and they vary depending on the model and type of vehicle. On some vehicles, to deactivate the …Read all…
Posted on 11 June 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How do you activate the front airbags

In this video, made by a forensic biomechanics association, we see a demonstration of how the front airbags activate in the event of a collision. As for the …Read all…
Posted on 1 June 2024 by ScegliAuto
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How to Repair the Airbag Coil in the Steering Wheel?

Start by disconnecting the battery cables. Next, remove the plastic side covers of the steering wheel and the screws securing the airbag, concluding this part …Read all…
Posted on 20 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Things that can happen when turning the steering wheel the wrong way if the airbag deploys.

In this video, you will learn something that few may know, but it is very important to understand as it can prevent trouble, expenses, and especially save your …Read all…
Posted on 31 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
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Why Does the Airbag Malfunction Warning Light Appear?

It may happen that the airbag system in your vehicle does not function correctly. In such cases, it is advisable to go to a workshop as soon as possible for a …Read all…
Posted on 31 August 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Disable the Passenger Airbag

In today's video, see how to disable the passenger side airbag in vehicles. This device has been commonly present in cars since the early 2000s, but in some …Read all…
Posted on 14 July 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to deactivate the passenger airbag?

The airbag is a very important safety system in your vehicle, but it can pose a danger in specific situations, such as when a child seat is installed on the …Read all…
Posted on 11 September 2026 by ScegliAuto
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How to Disable the Passenger Airbag

In general, every car has an airbag activator for the passenger. It is indicated by a red switch, usually found on the dashboard on the passenger side, or in …Read all…
Posted on 20 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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How to Open a Stuck Boot on the Peugeot 407?

On the Peugeot 407, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In such cases, you can perform an emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, open the rear doors, then lower the seat back by operating the release lever. Next, go inside the boot, locate the lock, and manually operate it using a flathead screwdriver. The boot will then be free to open.

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