I have a 2001 f-150I need to reset my airbag light.Do I have to go to garage or can I do it myself. thanks

 

If your air bag light is blinking count the blinks. It's telling you something is wrong with the system. It will not "reset". It will only go back to normal function AFTER the malfunction is repaired. Count the blinks and post it here and we'll tell you what they mean.

 

If your light is on, it's either going to be a sensor or the RCM(Restraint Control Module).... Get the codes read. A restraint code should show up under trouble codes. The air bag sensors are easier to get to then the RCM. The Module is under the center console and if I remember correctly might need programming upon installation?

 

One other common malfunction is the clockspring in the column.........
2001 F150 lamp flash codes as published by Ford Motor Co:
Your Lamp Flash Code (LFC) is the first 2 digit code.

Restraints Control Module (RCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Priority Table


DTC a LFC b LFC Priority Description Action To Take


— — 1 RCM Disconnected, Inoperative, or Lost/Low Ignition Feed Go To Pinpoint Test A.

B1231 19 3 RCM Crash Data Memory Full Go To Pinpoint Test B.

B1342 24 2 RCM is Faulted INSTALL a new RCM.
B1869 Tone c — Air Bag Indicator Inoperative Go To Pinpoint Test C.

B1870 Tonec — Air Bag Indicator Shorted to Battery Go To Pinpoint Test D.

B1871 25 14 Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Switch/Module Fault Go To Pinpoint Test E.

B1877 46 24 Driver Pretensioner Circuit Resistance High Go To Pinpoint Test F.

B1878 17 26 Driver Pretensioner Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition Go To Pinpoint Test G.

B1879 17 26 Driver Pretensioner Circuit Shorted to Ground Go To Pinpoint Test H.

B1881 47 25 Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Resistance High Go To Pinpoint Test I.

B1882 18 27 Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition Go To Pinpoint Test J.

B1883 18 27 Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Shorted to Ground Go To Pinpoint Test K.

B1884 27 15 Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Lamp Inoperative Go To Pinpoint Test L.

B1885 46 24 Driver Pretensioner Circuit Resistance Low Go To Pinpoint Test F.

B1886 47 25 Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Resistance Low Go To Pinpoint Test I.

B1887 15 6 Driver Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground Go To Pinpoint Test M.

B1888 16 7 Passenger Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground Go To Pinpoint Test N.

B1890 27 15 Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Warning Lamp Shorted To Ground Go To Pinpoint Test O.

B1891 — — Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition Go To Pinpoint Test P.

B1892 — — Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Shorted to Ground or Open Go To Pinpoint Test Q.

B1916 15 6 Driver Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition Go To Pinpoint Test R.

B1921 21 4 RCM Bracket Ground Resistance High Go To Pinpoint Test S.

B1925 16 7 Passenger Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Battery or Ignition Go To Pinpoint Test T.

B1932 32 8 Driver Air Bag Circuit Resistance High Go To Pinpoint Test U.

B1933 33 9 Passenger Air Bag Circuit Resistance High Go To Pinpoint Test V.

B1934 34 10 Driver Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low Go To Pinpoint Test W.

B1935 35 11 Passenger Air Bag Circuit Resistance Low Go To Pinpoint Test X.

B2477 54 — Module Configuration Failure INSTALL a new RCM.
C1414 29 5 Incorrect Vehicle ID Go To Pinpoint Test Y.

— — — No Communication with the Restraints Control Module (RCM) Go To Pinpoint Test Z.

a DTC: Diagnostic trouble code, retrieved using scan tool.
b LFC: Lamp fault code, flashed on air bag indicator.
c Tone will sound only if additional DTCs are present.

 

Air bag system flashes a light coded two digit code.
What is it? It can't be cancelled.

 

Sorry, didn't understand the question.

 

Screw flash codes...get the dang thing read by a scanner!!!! It will give u the trouble code for why the light is on.

 

Flash codes are there just so you can watch the pretty lights!

Since the original poster, gerrell3345, hasn't even been back to comment and I obviously have no idea what I'm talking about, I'll just call this "The End".

What a waste of paper my Master ASE certs must be........

 

Congrats on the Master! I'm working on mine. Haha, I haven't even passed ONE test yet. But then I'm still in school for one more semester. I did land a kick *** internship at a Ford Dealership, so i get to use all the cool Diag. computers and such and learn this stuff on a daily basis....

 

I have a 2001 F150 XL, my air bag blinks intermittently then stays on...I have a code 32, high resistance on the driver air bag circuit. Is replacing the most likely cure? My horn and cruise control are functioning properly.

Thanks,