How do I clear the air bag code
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How do I clear the air bag code
I just bought a 1995 e-150 cargo van. 5.0, 150000 mi. It has a code 12 flashing, which is a previously disconnected battery I believe. Id like to know if I can clear the flashing light myself. Is this something that auto zone will do if I cant. However I do not live close to one. thanks in advance
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From: Easton,Ks
Replace the fuse and if it goes bad again fix the wire that has a bare part that is touching a part of the body and then replace the fuse again.
The fuse numbers are 5, 15 & 18 of the interior fuse panel.
No auto zone can not clear it for you, you have to fix the problem and then the light goes off.
This is about all I can say without getting technical.
The fuse numbers are 5, 15 & 18 of the interior fuse panel.
No auto zone can not clear it for you, you have to fix the problem and then the light goes off.
This is about all I can say without getting technical.
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all fuses are now good. 5, 15, and 18 were good. the only bad one was #10, a 25 amp. Not sure what #10 is for as I do not have an owners manual. I thought everything was working. It passed inspection anyway. My 97 van has different fuse panel, so that manual was no help. however I still have the code 12 flashing. I am also assuming that code 12 may mean more than the battery was disconnected at one time as I was told. Or may not mean that at all . Do I understand that the only way to clear an airbag code is after the repair is made? And the self test will automaticly clear the code from flashing? Also if it WAS flashing for the battery disconnected, It should not flash after the vehicle started again because of reconnecting the battery. So what does code 12 mean for a 95 e-150 van?
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Originally Posted by jefnf
I am also assuming that code 12 may mean more than the battery was disconnected at one time as I was told.
Originally Posted by jefnf
Do I understand that the only way to clear an airbag code is after the repair is made?
Originally Posted by jefnf
And the self-test will automaticly clear the code from flashing?
Originally Posted by jefnf
Also if it WAS flashing for the battery disconnected, It should not flash after the vehicle started again because of reconnecting the battery.
Originally Posted by jefnf
So what does code 12 mean for a 95 e-150 van?
Possible Causes
A drop in battery voltage at pin 13 of the air bag diagnostic monitor can be caused by:
(1) An open circuit that would prevent battery voltage from reaching pin 13 of the air bag diagnostic monitor.
(2) NOTE: If the instrument panel fuse and/or the power distribution fuse are blown, make sure to diagnose the system for possible causes 2 and 3.
A short to ground in Circuit 611 (W/O) or 612 (P/O) may result in a blown instrument panel fuse and/or power distribution fuse.
(3) An internal short to ground within RH cowl side panel front air bag safing sensor and bracket may result in a blown instrument panel fuse and/or power distribution fuse.
(4) A problem in the charging system causing battery voltage to drop below 9 volts.
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