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Old Mar 7, 2026 | 03:29 PM
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air bag light

Every few days the air bag light comes on. It flashes 2 then 7, does it twice. I found this on a search here. "The flash out code 27 means there is a problem with the Passenger Airbag Disable switch light".

I do have the pass. side airbag turned off, does it matter?
 
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Old Mar 8, 2026 | 06:52 AM
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Probably is the reason for the code
Turn the switch back to air bag on and see if the code 27 returns
I've installed a couple of passenger air bag deactivation switches, (on cars like Taurus that did not have then stock from the factory) they do set codes saying the passenger side is inop
 
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Old Mar 8, 2026 | 12:51 PM
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The light is tested every time you start the truck whether you have the airbag turned off or not. If you're knowledgeable with soldering you can replace the bulb itself without having to find and purchase an entire switch assembly. The bulb is a '2182' leaded bulb. Just google '2182 bulb' and pick your vendor of choice.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2026 | 02:18 PM
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Are your talking about the bulb next to the key slot, that turns off the ps air bag on/off? It orange and it works. I turned the bag back on to see if the light comes back on.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2026 | 02:20 PM
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That's what i was thinking. We will wait and see. thanks
 
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Old Mar 8, 2026 | 02:28 PM
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And the flash code happens only every few days? It could be the connector to the switch assembly is loose and is making intermittent contact. Or the bulb is actually bad and the remains of the filament make contact sometimes. The bulb is a 15volt bulb running on 12 volts, so its usual failure is caused by vibration instead of 'burning out'.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2026 | 03:34 PM
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I did notice when it hit a pole hole the air bag go out, maybe it just happen. ???? See and wait if it comes back on .
 
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