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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:59 AM
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The air bag dash light flashes so I'm wondering what is wrong? Its a 1995 f150 351w. Any help and I will be grateful.
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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When does it flash? Just on start up?
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 02:44 PM
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It will be flashing a code. Count the flashes just like you would the check engine light and you can see whats wrong.

Mine has been flashing a 34 for 2 weeks now..

Airbag Codes

12 Low Battery voltage

13 Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground

14 Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Circuit Shorted to Ground

21 Rear Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Not Mounted to Vehicle Properly

22 Rear Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Output Circuit Shorted to Battery Voltage

23 Rear Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Circuit Input Feed/Return Circuit Open

24 Rear Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Output Feed/Return Circuit Open

32 Driver Side Air Bag Circuit High Resistance or Open

34 Driver Side Air Bag Circuit Low Resistance or Shorted

41 RH Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Feed/Return Circuit Open

42 LH Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Feed/Return Circuit Open

44 RH Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Not Mounted to Vehicle Properly

45 LH Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Not Mounted to Vehicle Properly

51 Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Internal Thermal Fuse - Fuse Blown Due to Intermittent Short to Ground

52 Backup Power Supply - Voltage Boost Fault

53 Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Circuits Resistance to Ground or Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Fault

- Rapid Continuous Flashing of Air Bag Indicator (No Fault Code) All Primary Air Bag Sensors Disconnected

- No Air Bag Indicator - Inoperative Indicator Circuit or No Battery Positive Voltage to Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor

- Continuous Air Bag Indicator - Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Disconnected or Inoperative
 
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Old May 28, 2011 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ivplay
The air bag dash light flashes so I'm wondering what is wrong? Its a 1995 f150 351w. Any help and I will be grateful.
Does your Cruise Control work? Horn blow?
 
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Old May 29, 2011 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 86F150302
It will be flashing a code. Count the flashes just like you would the check engine light and you can see whats wrong.

Mine has been flashing a 34 for 2 weeks now..

Airbag Codes

12 Low Battery voltage

13 Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground

14 Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Circuit Shorted to Ground

21 Rear Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Not Mounted to Vehicle Properly

22 Rear Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Output Circuit Shorted to Battery Voltage

23 Rear Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Circuit Input Feed/Return Circuit Open

24 Rear Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Output Feed/Return Circuit Open

32 Driver Side Air Bag Circuit High Resistance or Open

34 Driver Side Air Bag Circuit Low Resistance or Shorted

41 RH Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Feed/Return Circuit Open

42 LH Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Feed/Return Circuit Open

44 RH Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Not Mounted to Vehicle Properly

45 LH Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Not Mounted to Vehicle Properly

51 Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Internal Thermal Fuse - Fuse Blown Due to Intermittent Short to Ground

52 Backup Power Supply - Voltage Boost Fault

53 Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Circuits Resistance to Ground or Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Fault

- Rapid Continuous Flashing of Air Bag Indicator (No Fault Code) All Primary Air Bag Sensors Disconnected

- No Air Bag Indicator - Inoperative Indicator Circuit or No Battery Positive Voltage to Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor

- Continuous Air Bag Indicator - Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Disconnected or Inoperative
OK. VERY INFORMATIVE! THANKS
 
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