[04 Accord] Side Airbag light flickers

Hi Folks,
My girlfriend's 04 Accord Coupe was hit in the rear side while
parked in our driveway(don't ask). The rear bumper and 1/4 panel was
messed up, ~$3000 in damage. The driver door is OK, opens/closes OK. On
a recent long-distance drive, her 'side airbag' light began flickering.
After 10mins or so, it stayed on solid. Now it is out and hasn't
returned.

Can anyone explain the working of the sensors for the side-airbags?
For instance some cars will disable the passenger airbag if it detects
a certain weight range in the seat(from a child seat for example) My
brother said there is a discharge module for the seatbelts? Could
something[sensor] have been knocked loose? I want it looked at by the
Honda dealer: how do they handle insurance claims for situations like
this(other party at full fault). Will we have to fit the bill, then
turn it in?

Thanks!
-Jamie

 

my accord's being recalled

 

2004 Accord Coupe 5spd?

 

For what?


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wrote:

Which sensors? The one's that cause side airbag deployment or the
one's that prevent deployment?

This car has that feature. (See owner's manual.)

Yes there are seat belt tensioners in this car.

Not likely, but possible.

You should discuss this with the dealer.

And, above all READ the OWNER'S manual...


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