I'm getting a 23 air bag code. What does it mean? Will the air bag function?

Thanks

 

23 Safing Sensor Input Feed/Return Circuit Open

Thats from a ford prob, but should be the same for the bronco.

 

Thanks screwy. I guess it's something only a dealer can fix. Right?

 

Probably not the same as a Probe. I've posted the Bronco/F-series airbag code list a few times, and I think 23 refers to one of the circuits that goes through the clock spring behind the steering wheel. It's a ~$90 part from Ford, and you can replace it yourself with no special tools or procedures. The airbag CAN'T detonate.

 

I stand corrected.

 

This is the airbag code list for a 96 Explorer:

AIR BAG DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) PRIORITY TABLE
DTC...........LFC..........Description............ .....................................Action To Take
B1342.........24............Internal microprocessor fault..........................GO to Pinpoint Test A.
...................................(retrieved only during on-demand self test)

B1867......12/52.........Lost battery feed or low battery...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1867.
...................................feed voltage

B1869..........- .............No air bag indicator - Inoperative............GO to Pinpoint Test C.
...................................indicator circuit

B1913......13/53.........Air bag driver/passenger circuit...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1913.
...................................short to ground

B1914......14/54.........Primary crash sensor circuit shorted...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1914.
...................................to ground

B1921.........21...........Air bag diagnostic monitor ground...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1921.
...................................circuit open or not mounted to vehicle properly

B1922.........22...........Safing sensor output circuit shorted...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1922.
...................................to battery voltage

B1923.........23...........Memory clear circuit improperly...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1923.
...................................grounded

B1924.........24...........System disarm failure or internal...................GO to Pinpoint Test A.
...................................diagnostic monitor fault

B1932.........32...........Driver side air bag high resistance...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1932.
...................................or open

B1933.........33...........Passenger side air bag circuit high...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1933.
...................................resistance or open

B1934.........34...........Driver side air bag circuit low...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1934.
...................................resistance or shorted

B1935.........35...........Passenger side air bag circuit low...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1935.
...................................resistance or shorted

B1941.........41...........RH primary crash sensor feed/return...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1941.
...................................circuit open

B1942.........42...........LH primary crash sensor feed/return...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1942.
...................................circuit open

B1944.........44...........RH primary crash sensor not mounted...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1944.
...................................to vehicle properly or ground circuit open

B1945.........45...........LH primary crash sensor not mounted...................GO to Pinpoint Test B1945.
...................................to vehicle properly or ground circuit open

DTC - Diagnostic trouble code, retrieved using New Generation Star (NGS) Tester 007-00500 or equivalent.

LFC - Lamp fault code, flashed on air bag indicator.

 

Thanks Steve83. That is a great help.