Circuit Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The side impact sensor transmits acceleration data to the SRS-ECU. The SRS-ECU then determines. if the side and/or curtain air bags should be inflated, and then sends an ignition signal. The side impact sensor also diagnoses itself, and sends a diagnostic trouble code to the SRS-ECU if a problem occurs.