Kia Optima: Side Impact Sensor (SIS). Description and OperationDescription
Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two P-SIS which are installed at each center of the front door module (LH and RH) and two SIS which are installed at each center pillar nearby (LH and RH).Side Pressure Sensor is also called P-SIS because it detects pressure due to collision at its mounting location.
Side Impact Sensor is also called A-SIS because it detects acceleration.SRSCM decides deployment of the airbag and the time of deployment through the collision signal of the SIS when the collision occurred.
Installation
Side Impact Sensor (SIS). Components and Components LocationSteering Gear box. Components and Components Location
Components
1. Tie rod end
2. Lock nut
3. Bellows
4. Bellows band
5. Tie rod
6. Rack bar
7. Dust packing
8. Dust cap
9. Oil seal
10. Pinion plug
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Air Bag Warning
This warning light will
remain on for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch ON.
If the system does not operate as described or if the light comes on while the vehicle
is ...