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(Message started by: Seans_Dad on May 5^th, 2008, 7:52pm)

Title: airbag light
Post by Seans_Dad on May 5^th, 2008, 7:52pm

My Airbag light seems to flicker now and then, especially when going over bumps in the road. Most of the time, it goes out after starting, but then flickers on and off after a few miles. Sometimes it stays off altogether and all seems well.

Is this a loose connection somewhere? If so, where would be the best place to start looking?
Thanks.

Dan.

Title: Re: airbag light
Post by Octavian_P on May 5^th, 2008, 9:35pm

Yes, it's a common fault, a small plug in the steering wheel loses contact. You need to open the steering wheel and check the small yellow plug that goes to the middle cushion. Also take care with the "clock spring mechanism". To open the steering wheel you need to unwind two screws that hold the cushion.

WARNING disconnect the battery for at least 15 minutes before doing work or interfering with the airbag electronics as they may go of and cause serious injury !

As a bonus HERE is the full procedure (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/interior/airbags/abdriver.pdf)

Title: Re: airbag light
Post by Seans_Dad on May 5^th, 2008, 9:58pm

Thanks for that, Octavian, that's really helpful :)
Now I need to find my radio code before I disconnect the battery!! ;D ;D

Dan.

Title: Re: airbag light
Post by TiberiuS on May 5^th, 2008, 11:24pm

Dan, if you can't find the code, don't despair. A few of us have the software to find the code ;)

Title: Re: airbag light
Post by Seans_Dad on May 6^th, 2008, 10:11pm

Thanks TiberiouS, but I'm pretty certain the radio code was given to me by the seller, but I will know where to come if I haven't!! ;D

Dan.

Title: Re: airbag light
Post by Chieftain on May 7^th, 2008, 7:45am

Octavian also thanks for stating which plug, I have same problem and asked which plug as I found 2 on taking the front off, the yellow and a very well secured and located small connector with four wires. Now i know it is the yellow plug i can take it from there.

Title: Re: airbag light
Post by fisherman on May 16^th, 2008, 10:18pm

Hi dad
another possible cause is the airbag lead to the seatbelt pretensioner its under the drivers seat.If you operate your seat a lot it loosens the connecter.
Fisherman.