What to do if your airbags have been activated?
Your car has been hit or you were involved in an accident and the airbags have been deployed. Hopefully you’ve remained unharmed! Maybe your airbags even helped with preventing an injury. After such an event, you eventually end up with the question of what should happen to your car or the deployed airbag units? How do you restore them to their original state after a collision? In this blog we’ll cover the steps you need to take after the airbags have been activated.
Activated airbag after a car accident
Airbags are very important for safety in cars. They are designed to deploy during a collision, providing additional protection for the occupants. However, after an airbag has been deployed there are some steps that need to be followed to be able to use the airbags again.
Action plan for an activated airbag
When the airbags in your car have been activated, it’s important to take the necessary steps to ensure that your car is safe and functioning properly:
1. Have the car inspected
After an accident, it’s important that your car is inspected by a certified mechanic. This is necessary to ensure that there is no damage to the chassis or other parts of the car. A certified mechanic can use special equipment and techniques to make the right diagnosis and perform the right repairs. Moreover, a certified mechanic is also able to perform repairs in a safe and responsible manner. This way, you can be sure that the car is in good condition after the accident.
2. Replace defective airbags
Firstly, it is necessary to replace the deployed airbags. You can find a selection of replacement airbags at Airbagbank.eu. Search based on the car brand, model and type to get to the airbags that fit in your car. This is also an important point of attention: not every airbag fits in every car. So make sure you buy an airbag that fits in your car. Get in touch with us to find out what model airbags is the best fit for your car. Then have the new airbag installed by a specialist to guarantee its proper functioning.
3. Replace the seat belts
If the seat belts have been activated in the accident, it’s important to replace or repair them as soon as possible. This will ensure that you and your passengers are securely fastened in the car and that the airbags will work properly in an accident. Check whether the belt tensioners are still working properly, and if necessary, these can be repaired. By taking the necessary steps after the airbags have been deployed, you can ensure that the safety systems in your car work well and you can participate in traffic with peace of mind again. Also, it’s always a good idea to consult a certified mechanic or auto parts specialist if you have any questions or concerns.
4. Reset the airbag system
Once the airbags have been replaced and the belt tensioners have been repaired or replaced, the airbag system will need to be reset. This can be done by a certified mechanic like Airbagbank.eu. The process of resetting the airbag system depends on the brand and model of the vehicle and it’s usually a task for a professional mechanic. In some cases a diagnostic tool is enough to reset the airbag system. If this is not the case, the airbag module will need to be reset outside the car. Airbagbank.eu has more than 15 years of experience with resetting the airbag module for our customers. Without this step, the airbag warning light will always remain on and the system will not work optimally. So it’s always important to have the airbag system inspected and reset after an accident to ensure that it works correctly in the event of another collision.
In summary
When your airbags have been activated after an accident, it’s important to have your car inspected by a certified mechanic and to have it repaired. You can have this done by a specialist, such as Airbagbank.eu. Activated airbags need to be replaced, and belt tensioners and airbag modules can be repaired if necessary. When purchasing make sure you buy an airbag that fits your car; airbags vary by car brand and model. Then have it installed by a specialist. This way you can rely on your airbags and other safety systems working properly and you can participate in traffic again with peace of mind.
If you need support during one of these steps, feel free to contact us! We are more than happy to answer your questions and to help you in ensuring your car is the safest it can be.
