Impact Sensors
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Remote or satellite impact sensors are located in various locations in the vehicle. These sensors are mounted remotely from the impact sensor that is internal to the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Sensors on each side of the vehicle provide an additional logic input for use by the ORC to control the side curtain airbags, the seat belt pretensioners and, if equipped, the seat airbags. Two types of sensors are used in this vehicle. One is the acceleration-type and one is the pressure-type, which are described in further detail elsewhere within this service information.