my airbag code wouldn't come up in my xcal 2, which is basically the same thing they use, but go for it. maybe it will give a code.

 

The machine didn't come up with a code. The guy said it would just pick up engine code problems. Back to square one. I am going to disconnect the battery for about 10 to 15 minutes tonight and see if that clears it. Then it might be to the dreaded dealership

 

where are you located?

 

Birmingham, AL

 

Called the dealership and this is what they said. It is a passenger side airbag canopy fault.
Of course, they said to bring it in.

 

Bringing an old thread back up again...

The airbag light blinks three times in a row a few times until it stays lit, so I'm assuming it means code 33, right? Now..., I found this explanation regarding Expeditions:

Is that correct diagnosis? I also saw some other explanations for Explorer/Mountaineer and others.

I've read that many people have been able to clear various of these airbag codes by wiggling the connectors here and there. Would that be the correct remedy in the case, too? If not, then what?

 

so, it blinks 3 times, takes a short pause, blinks 3 times again, and then takes a long pause and then repeats?

 

Yup.......

 

No, it isn't. There are different LFC tables for different year's models. Some of the codes have been used on certain models but may have a different meaning on another.

On your vehicle, an LFC 33 indicates a fault with circuit for the driver's side safety belt pre-tensioner. Often, these failures are due to intermittent wiring harness connections, often at the RCM.

Warning: Messing with the SRS system can ruin your day if you screw up. If you're not sure what you're doing, take it to a mechanic who does. This is NOT a trivial warning.

Depower the system. Access the RCM (may require seat removal depending on interior trim). Inspect and reseat the connectors. Re-power the system and see if the fault clears.

 

That sounds interesting... Messing with any of the airbag stuff is always a bit risky, so we'll see.

Is the RCM inside the B-pillar trim, or is it under the seat?

 

Still haven't done this, but since my wife keeps on nagging about it, I guess I should... Not to mention the possible safety issue, of course.

Anybody have any more insight to this one?

 

Code 33 means the circuit to the passenger side airbag is broken.

 

Oh and...Take a look under the passenger seat for a 2-wire connector (sometimes white tipped) and make sure it's plugged in tight. These connectors have been know to get knocked out from items being shoved under the seat.

 

Really? So you are saying my initial finding regarding the meaning of the code is indeed correct (post from 8/18 above)?

Damn..., I'm getting confused...

 

I never said you weren't correct.

In your earlier post from today you said, "Anybody have any more insight to this one". My insight was to reaffirm your suspicion.

Go back to the first page and look at posts 2 and 3 of this thread. Someone else with airbag code 33 fixed the problem simply by reinserting the connector under the passenger seat.