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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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Am getting airbag light 1 flash followed by 2flashes then 5 seconds later light repeats.Any suggestions
 

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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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be sure the charging system is working properly. i have come across a few that needed an exciter in the altenator and would not charge at idle when started, unless engine is reved up soon as started, light would go out. check this first.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Since you didn't add what year the truck is, it makes it a bit harder to help you....

Anywho...On my 94, the airbag light lit up simply because there were a connection, etc loose, broken, whatever.....The airbag light should be its own little circuit; Dedicated solely for the Airbag....
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Thanks lincolncobra 4.6 I checked and the light stays on all time. Alternator voltage checks good
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 01:25 PM
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if i recall correctly there is a small blue box on drivers side under dash, this sends the correct voltage to the ars modual. replace it. some say it has a small battery inside, but, i've never seen one.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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Thanks again for your timely response. I will obtain the blue box you describe and give it a whirl
 
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-air-bags.html


I found this thread that lists all codes for air bags light flashing, Hope it helps
 
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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Thanks Rusty. It helps to know what the codes are
 
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