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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 06:52 PM
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97 airbag control module.

Hi. I have to replace my air bag control module in my 97 f150. Does anybody know if i can fit a used unit from another vehicle that had not deployed the airbags without getting it reset? My unit is water damaged from an underdash leak. If i buy a new unit from ford would it be an out of the box fit or will it need programming. I'm in australia and there isn't a lot of these around so parts and knowledge aren't that easy to get.
 
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As long as the part numbers are an exact match you do not need to reprogram it. Starting in 2000 though, I believe reprogramming is mandatory.

Check eBay for a used one.
 
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Thanks.

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As long as the part numbers are an exact match you do not need to reprogram it. Starting in 2000 though, I believe reprogramming is mandatory.

Check eBay for a used one.
thank you. Thats a big help.
 
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