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Old 09-07-2004, 02:12 AM
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Question Airbag trouble code?

Anyone know what the code "32" means for the airbag? Lately my airbag light on the dash will blink 3-2 for several cycles then stays on solid til I shut down the truck.
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Old 09-07-2004, 09:26 AM
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If I'm not mistaken I think it is a shorted or open circuit on one of the sensors. My 96 bronco does the same thing. I just pulled the cluster frame off and put electrical tape over the light.
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Old 09-07-2004, 11:54 PM
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are u telling me the light still flashes but u don't see it because u put tape over it, or did u fix the problem?


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Old 09-08-2004, 05:57 AM
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Flash code 32 means high resistance to the driver air bag, which commonly calls for replacement of the clockspring (air bag contact assembly) under the steering wheel.
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Old 09-10-2004, 07:32 PM
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The horn wiring also appears to pass thru this assembly. Replacing this should fix "32" and my horn (assuming nothing else is wrong). The horn relay was swapped with a known good one & the horn switches show continuity when pressed. (tested at the connector under the airbag assembly)

Any tips on replacing the sliding contact/clockspring? I'm already down to the steering wheel bolt-
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Old 09-10-2004, 07:38 PM
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It will also fix the cruise control inoperative which you appearantly dont know about yet..

Pull the steering wheel, remove the columb trim cover lower, and the large lower trim panel if you want to for extra room. Replace the clockspring... its pretty self explanatory. It just clips on or screws into place with three #20 torx screws depending on model year. Two electrical connectors. Install with the wheels centered straight ahead. Once installed pull the yellow lock tab and reinstall the steering wheel. Takes about an hour if you are slow..
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Old 09-15-2004, 07:19 PM
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homerwinzlow,
thanks for the help. my cruise control is working, but I will try to install a new part this weekend.

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Old 10-03-2004, 07:00 PM
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Homer,

Thanks!
It went off without a hitch.
The airbag monitor is happy & the horn works.
Your details made it easier.

I put up a few pix in my gallery to pass on the knowledge.
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Old 10-03-2004, 07:06 PM
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Nice photos.. Glad to hear its working well.
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