Side Impact Sensor (Sis)

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Side Impact Sensor (Sis)
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Side Impact Sensors (SIS) are located in driver and passenger side B-pillars. Each SIS monitors vehicle acceleration and velocity changes to detect side impact crashes. During a frontal crash, each SIS acts as a discriminating sensor.

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