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(Message started by: freerein on Apr 3^rd, 2009, 10:35am)

Title: Seatbelt Light on Dash Flashes
Post by freerein on Apr 3^rd, 2009, 10:35am

Hi guys

I have had a look around the site but not found info(could be me being blind though)

I noticed last night that the orange seatbelt light is flashing - it has been happening for a while and I just thought it was random however last night i noticed it appears to be a fault code? Based on other lights flashing info.

It flashes once then maybe 5-10 seconds later flashes once again and this repeats

Anyone got any ideas?

Many thanks

Title: Re: Seatbelt Light on Dash Flashes
Post by wojtekor on Apr 3^rd, 2009, 11:16am

I don't think Scorpio's had seatbelt warning lights. My doesn't.

It sounds like you're talking about the airbag warning light.

1 Flash Drivers airbag failure - or open circuit to airbag (check mylar clockspring connection)
2 Flashes Passenger Airbag failure - or open circuit to airbag
3 Flashes Failure of both airbags
4 Flashes Pyrotechnic seatbelt pre-tensioner failure (Either side)
5 Flashes Drivers airbag failure - System shorted
6 Flashes Passenger airbag failure - System shorted
7 Flashes Drivers crash sensor failure
8 Flashes Passenger crash sensor failure

Title: Re: Seatbelt Light on Dash Flashes
Post by freerein on Apr 3^rd, 2009, 11:24am

Good point - what if it doesnt have an airbag?

Title: Re: Seatbelt Light on Dash Flashes
Post by wojtekor on Apr 3^rd, 2009, 11:31am

no airbags at all?!

seatbelt pre-tensioners are also connected to the same module as the actual airbags.

Title: Re: Seatbelt Light on Dash Flashes
Post by wumpster on Apr 3^rd, 2009, 11:37am

i have had this prob in the past it was the conection on the back of the steering wheel airbag that was at faulght check the air bag aint come loose

Title: Re: Seatbelt Light on Dash Flashes
Post by wojtekor on Apr 3^rd, 2009, 11:40am

you may also want check connections under the seats... mine once caused the light to flash on a speed bump...

Title: Re: Seatbelt Light on Dash Flashes
Post by Highlander on Apr 3^rd, 2009, 12:38pm

on 04/03/09 at 11:24:01, freerein wrote:

Good point - what if it doesnt have an airbag?

If it doesnt have an airbag then someones removed it or its not a Scorpio ;)

Airbags have been standard fit on the Ford range since 1993

If the code is 1 flash then check the drivers clock spring first.

remember to disconnect the battery for a good ten minutes first before you start dismantling it, I wouldnt imagine an airbag going off between your legs as you take the steering column to bits is particularly good fun ;)