whats this silver box?
07-11-2009, 06:10 PM
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That would be the "vehicle center sensor" that probably does, as others have said, monitor impact forces, etc. to help determine if airbag(s) or belt tensioners need to deploy. I think the belt tensioner is actually a cartridge (cylindrical in shape) that is mounted at the bottom of the seat, near the bottom of the seat belt latch...
07-11-2009, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 06530-6M' post='939880' date='Jul 12 2009, 07:18 AM
Why don't you jab at it several times with a screwdriver and report back what happens? Maybe that'll help us figure out what it is?
thanks rudy
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Originally Posted by akfirepro' post='939883' date='Jul 12 2009, 02:21 AM
seat belt tensioners are most commonly found in the B and C pillars of the vehicle
07-12-2009, 05:47 AM
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Its the "black box" which records all commiunications should your aircraft crash.
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Its where all your hopes and dreams go when you give up. Feel good about the fact that it is a small box, means you are a go getter!
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Its where all your hopes and dreams go when you give up. Feel good about the fact that it is a small box, means you are a go getter!
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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='939743' date='Jul 11 2009, 07:10 PM
That would be the "vehicle center sensor" that probably does, as others have said, monitor impact forces, etc. to help determine if airbag(s) or belt tensioners need to deploy.
There are two sensors to monitor forces to determine the need to deploy the airbags. In my BMW era Land Rover the one in the center console is a chafing sensor that is more or less the safety for airbag deployment. Both sensors need to trip for deployment.
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