two questions for automobile engrs.

The Wolf · 17th November 2005, 20:45

If the airbags are so sensitive they will get banned in bangalore as few of the pot holes out here have the potential of successfully deploying the airbag without any hesitation the moment the car touches them!!!

ajmat · 17th November 2005, 21:09

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

If the airbags are so sensitive they will get banned in bangalore as few of the pot holes out here have the potential of successfully deploying the airbag without any hesitation the moment the car touches them!!!

The word is collision/impact not shakes and jolts

Mpower · 19th November 2005, 21:01

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Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

1. (inspired by @thief's post) when a power steering (EPS or HPS)fails, does the vehicle automatically shifts to manual steering?

It is required by law that if power assist fails, the vehicle should still be steerable for safety reason. These checks are part of the vehicle certification process.

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