Guess what car NOT to buy in the future. Air bag deployed prematurely due to clock spring (the wiring in behind the steering wheel) wires delaminated from tape. Really cheapo looking contraption the clock spring. Caused short and air bag deployed. Good thing car was in parking lot when it happened.

The car can't be re-started. Had to get electrical wiring man to start, drove to mech and replaced the clock spring and steering wheel over WITHOUT airbag...... paranoid that it can happen again.

At least know that safety-safety critical component works.... but not at right time. :-(

Can't claim a single cent from Proton, passed warrantee period.

Sad to hear that, how old is your car btw?

This post has been edited by sphiroth: Apr 30 2009, 10:43 PM

ur car looks new... Airbag auto deploy is a very rare case but Proton has done it again haha

Yeah, vever heard of it before. Maybe TS can try his luck claiming for warranty.

Isnt the airbag mechanism done by srs and not proton?

SRS=supplementary/secondary restrain system, not a company name.

hmm i think if the airbag deployed then u sure have a bad luck. If im not mistaken, the airbag unit is supplied from autoliv-hirotako. a joint venture between a sweedish company and malaysian company They do supply airbag to other car manufacturer as well so its just bad luck that you got the defected one.

hmm you can clearly see in the 1st picture of the steering wheel there is a sticker with "AUTOLIV" written on it.

This post has been edited by haze: Apr 30 2009, 11:38 PM

My fren gen2 also happen. his wife driving to work, and suddenly airbags deploy itself. unlike you since she was driving it did give my fren wife a bruise at her hand mostly. he sold it after that he says if wan to buy malaysian car, buy without airbag, use your seatbelt. safer

OMG.. And I juz bought a Gen2!
Well, what u should do is to call Proton i-Care straight away~
Then at least Proton ppl come over and if proven is their fault, then should be able to get compensation..
I heard airbags need to be checked after a period of time, what's your car age??

well is just hte assembly problem not the manufacturer problem..
man... Proton make headlines again... really rare case...

how old is ur car?

beige interior hi-line at least 4-5 years...

did u get ur air bag system checked every year? u should do so and follow the proper guidelines before making decision to put the blame on proton...

even after warranty period u could still charge proton n get a new module if the airbag suddenly deploys provided ur service booklet is on time and follow all specs...

haha but i bet most ppl send outside immediately after warranty perios right

last time new ford car also have this kind problem. when check the chip sensor for airbag already koyak....

er.. well... he said is the installation problem...
the wire short together... and they used cheap loytape to tape the connection already...
so old already it shorted and boom... the air bag bounce out...
not related to the manufacturing... but installation or workmanship problem...

there is airbag defective lawyer...
http://www.defective-auto.com/defective_airbags.html

but in malaysia dont think so have it...

do proton airbags need to check annually ? all of my car(no proton in my garage though) (according user manual) at least need to check once when car reach 10 years, or if there AIRBAG warning indicator light up

This post has been edited by lamir_loco: May 1 2009, 12:52 PM

yea... manual is written like that...
well that is a short circuit...installation problem... even SC check also no use... Short Circuit mah...
haha...

This post has been edited by michael9413: May 1 2009, 12:55 PM

how old is your car bro

Lol I always have that paranoid feeling that my Waja's airbag will deploy prematurely when I am driving.Seriously I dont trust Proton.

=/ now im scare to drive my car already tibe tiba boom how? My car already creeping out a lot of problem , my saga just 1 year only and my IAFM spoiled 2 times, my door handle just broke driver side and my belt tensioner making noise.

well.. its lucky the car is not moving when the airbag deploy ..

imagine ur driving at 90km/h on a hghway and the airbag deploy...

seriously its very dangerous