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Old Apr 27, 2002 | 03:42 PM
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My airbag symbol is flashing.

It says 27. (Flashes twice, flashes 7 times).

Anyone know what this code means???
 
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Old Apr 29, 2002 | 07:47 AM
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There are two possible things for a 27, the warning lamp is inoperative or it's shorted.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2002 | 01:22 PM
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So there's no chance of the bags popping on their own, and they will still work if I'm in an accident??

If so, I can live with the light flashing for a while.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2002 | 07:32 PM
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I believe the system is deactivated due to the fault.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2002 | 09:58 PM
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When you say the warning lamp, I assume you mean the light in the Passneger Airbag On/Off Switch.

What is involved in changing this bulb?? I popped the thing open hoping for a 194, but instead I found a LED (I think). It's soldered onto the board.

If it's shorted, what would constitute a short?? Bare wire somewhere touching metal?

And if I fix the problem, will the light automatically quit flashing, or do I need to take it to the Dealership to get it reset?? (I hope not...)
 
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 08:39 AM
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When I said inoperative I meant the circuit is not functioning correctly, you would need to run the pinpoint tests to determine the exact cause. Sorry about the confusion, since it was flashing I didn't think it would be interpreted that way. Below is a listing of the PPT.

Pinpoint Tests — Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

PINPOINT TEST O: LFC 27/DTC B1884 — PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) WARNING LAMP INOPERATIVE
² O1: CHECK FOR A HARD OR INTERMITTENT DTC
² O2: CHECK THE PAD SWITCH WARNING LAMP VOLTAGE
² O3: CHECK CIRCUIT 1113 (YE/LG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
² O4: CHECK CIRCUIT 1113 (YE/LG) FOR AN OPEN
² O5: CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT FAULT
² O6: CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL DTCS


Pinpoint Tests — Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

PINPOINT TEST P: LFC 27/DTC B1890 — PASSENGER AIR BAG DEACTIVATION (PAD) WARNING LAMP SHORT TO BATTERY
² P1: CHECK FOR A HARD OR INTERMITTENT DTC
² P2: CHECK THE PAD SWITCH WARNING LAMP
² P3: CHECK CIRCUIT 1113 (YE/LG) FOR A SHORT TO BATTERY
² P4: CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT FAULT
² P5: CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL DTCS


 
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 01:23 PM
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I have no clueI can't speak civillythat was....

So I guess I'll just take it to the Dealer.....maybe
 
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 07:51 PM
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Old Apr 30, 2002 | 08:41 PM
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It a list of the tests that go with the code, some can be done with a meter but you have to be very careful when working on airbags.
 
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Old May 2, 2002 | 10:45 AM
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Just my opinion, but I would take it to the dealer. When it comes to airbags, that's something I don't mess with. And, I really don't think the warning lamp is shorted if it is flashing a code.
 
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Old May 2, 2002 | 02:31 PM
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>Just my opinion, but I would take it to the dealer. When it
>comes to airbags, that's something I don't mess with. And,
>I really don't think the warning lamp is shorted if it is
>flashing a code.

Thats what the code 27 means, see my previous post from the Ford manual.

 
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Old May 3, 2002 | 07:06 AM
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My mistake! Sorry about the contradiction! Good luck!
 
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