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Back-Up Power Supply

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Back-up power supply is located inside diagnostic monitor. If battery or battery cables are damaged in a collision before sensors close circuit, back-up power supply will supply necessary electrical energy to deploy air bags. Back-up power supply will hold a deployment charge for approximately one minute after negative battery cable is disconnected.