'94 Air Bag dash indicator flashing
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'94 Air Bag dash indicator flashing
I've been getting a fairly consistent flashing code on the 94 air bag system dash idjit light. I was kinda hoping that it would reset with a power disconnect as was the case for the recent dash work... but no.
The flashing is some manner of code, 2 flashes, pause, 3 flashes. A stop by the Ford garage didn't yield any answers other than 'we'll have to hook it up to the computer to diagnose'..
As long as the beast has the Air Bag in it, I'd just as soon it worked right, not to mention shut off that darn flashing! The beast does function as the daily driver in some pretty busy roadspace, so maybe it isn't a bad thing to have.
Just as a reality check though, does the shop's answer sound right? As well the $89 minimum for diagnosis?
Inputs appreciated...
Swit
The flashing is some manner of code, 2 flashes, pause, 3 flashes. A stop by the Ford garage didn't yield any answers other than 'we'll have to hook it up to the computer to diagnose'..
As long as the beast has the Air Bag in it, I'd just as soon it worked right, not to mention shut off that darn flashing! The beast does function as the daily driver in some pretty busy roadspace, so maybe it isn't a bad thing to have.
Just as a reality check though, does the shop's answer sound right? As well the $89 minimum for diagnosis?
Inputs appreciated...
Swit
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'94 Air Bag dash indicator flashing
Swit - I know that the Bronco air bag system flashes when it is not connected (or after deployed) so I would start with checking all the plugs, follow the yellow wires around the column (you might get lucky and have something not connected).
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'94 Air Bag dash indicator flashing
I know alot of the Ford products have this problem. I think what you have is a contact problem in the steering wheel. There is a ring that these wires contact to complete the circuit. It gets dirty or wears out and this starts the flashing light you are seening. I think the part is about $80 bucks from Ford. I haven't had this problem so I'm not sure what is envolved, but a lot of people I know have had this problem an fixed it with this contact ring change.
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'94 Air Bag dash indicator flashing
you might swing by an auto zone and have them pull some codes, its free and you might find its something else. but ya sure might be going in the right direction with this. my bronc doesnt have an airbag other then the one driving it hehe
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'94 Air Bag dash indicator flashing
There's no need to have any codes "pulled", and the dealership guy should know it. The airbag diagnostic monitor is TOTALLY separate from the EEC, so you can't pull codes anyway. Whenever there's a problem detected, it AUTOMATICALLY flashes out the code, which is what you're seeing.
Search this and a few of the other likely forums (maybe electrical) and you should find the code lists I've posted.
Changing the clock spring is easy, and requires NO special precautions - just pull the airbag, steering wheel, column shrouds, and clock spring. Replace & reassemble, and you're done.
Search this and a few of the other likely forums (maybe electrical) and you should find the code lists I've posted.
Changing the clock spring is easy, and requires NO special precautions - just pull the airbag, steering wheel, column shrouds, and clock spring. Replace & reassemble, and you're done.
