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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 09:23 AM
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Airbag light blinks...

I was wondering if anyone could tell me about code 25? Assuming you can get the code from the number of blinks. It blinks twice, then a pause, then five more.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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I don't think it matters but here's what I have anyways. 2000 Ranger XLT 3.0L Auto.

Is there anyway to find out what the codes mean without a scanner?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 02:22 PM
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I am not sure that you can read a code that way. It is probably some bag malfunction. A parts store can read the code for you.
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 03:47 PM
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Really? The parts store I went to told me no way, you have to go to the dealership.

So they have to be read with a scanner?
 
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 08:38 PM
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You have a problem with the passengers side deactivation switch. I don't recommend working on this system without a manual.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 08:30 AM
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I don't recommend working on it all unless you have had some training. Messing up here could cause the air bag to inflate at any time. A constant on or flashing light definately means there is a fault. Call a mechanic or dealership.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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Is it really that complicated?

"Messing up here could cause the air bag to inflate at any time."
Even with all the power removed?

What is a good manual to get?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2003 | 12:26 PM
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I like the Ford manuals, helminc.com or ebay.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2003 | 01:04 PM
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I dont know what code 25 is but if it turns out to be a deactivation switch problem ( like my '27' was), replacing the switch is a trivial operation, at least in my '98 SC. I do agree that you should be cautious when working on any AB system component however.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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If replacing the deactivation switch is a trival operation, would you guys suggest replaceing it?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2003 | 01:57 PM
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It was about $70, so dont do it unless that is for certain the problem. Ken does seem to have stated as much however. I just stayed out of the way of the airbags while i did it, crawled under the steering wheel to do the work, just in case..
 
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Old Dec 30, 2003 | 08:54 PM
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If the power is removed, there shouldn't be any problems.
Do you guys have any more info on the 25 code?
Any no-no's when doing the switch?
 
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