Yesterday the airbag indicator light (front airbag) flashed three times, then stayed on. Today the same thing. Is it safe to assume that both driver and passenger airbags are not working with this light on? Does the three blinks mean anything? Thanks.

 

I forgot to mention...2000 Explorer xls with 92,500. miles.

 

I think most air bag codes are two digits. For example, three flashes, pause, six flashes, longer pause and repeat is an indication that there is a fault in the driver's seat wiring. Passenger seat fault is 37.

Mason

 

Thanks Mason. It was 3,6. I made the sure the connections under the driver's seat were good, and the light has gone off.

 

Do you have seat air bags? You may notice you only get the code when the seat is moved. If you don't try replacing the yellow caps under the seats. They are resistors to simulate air bags. You need to disconnect the battery for 15 minutes and take out the fuse for the airbag system first. This has worked for some but not others. You may think it's gone but....it'll be back, trust me.