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We all have this sensor, what is it for?

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Old 05-10-13, 09:55 AM
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Default We all have this sensor, what is it for?

Hello all,
SO I had a bumper bender and I'm looking from the outside in trying to figure out what the circled sensors purpose is. '08 AWD no lamp washers no park assist. One located on the left and one on the right. Can anyone figure this out?

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Old 05-10-13, 11:33 AM
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Airbag deployment sensor, if I remember correctly is says so right on the label.
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Hit it really hard with a hammer and let us know what happens...
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is airbag only deploy when it hit hard enough and 40 + MPG? Sorry for dump question
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No, it is triggered by the force of impact...as in you can be stopped and someone hit you hard enough and they will deploy at 0mph
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Originally Posted by quick123
Hit it really hard with a hammer and let us know what happens...
hahaha... DO IT...!!!!!! ..
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