View Full Version : Airbag light flashing
truckguy94
02-12-2009, 06:30 PM
The air bag dash light was flashing this afternoon....the operators manual just says to get the air bag serviced...anyone know what this all means, apart from the obvious? I wonder if it just caused by our rapid drop in temp's today as we went from above zero (C.) to about -10 in 6 hours or so...
taisa899
02-12-2009, 07:10 PM
where is shelbyx1 when we need him? Cause I have no idea
truckguy94
02-12-2009, 09:11 PM
checked the U.S. F150 site...they have that link to the answer site...Ford mechanic said I need to get it checked as something has failed and the airbag is effectively disabled til the code is corrected...a disabled airbag is not a huge concern for me, so I will get it checked, I just will not drop everything to do that...lol
When it flashes it should flash a code. For example 2/7. Which is one I had with my 99 superduty. If it does flash a code someone should know what it means.
shelbyx1
02-14-2009, 12:45 AM
just count the flashes when you put key in run and i'll get you the code discription and possible fixes.:)
Ottawaguy
02-16-2009, 10:18 AM
They do flash a code....There are quite a few.....
If it is the most common one....which is 3-2
It is a clockspring which now needs to be changed....before it throws the thermal fuse which will give you another code altogether....and then you will have to fix both. It is not a really hard job to swap, just a few tools & a six pack.
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truckguy94
02-17-2009, 10:29 AM
Since the codes flashed the one night, it has not repeated, so I am waiting on the codes to report them...thanks
Bill
truckguy94
02-28-2009, 07:37 PM
OK, the airbag light FINALLY flashed again, today...it was flashing 3/2...pretty sure I got that correct as it is easy to count the flashes...did it a couple of times slowly....
Bill
shelbyx1
02-28-2009, 11:33 PM
Bill:code 32 is for a rh air bag circiut open/or high resistance,do you have any other concerns like horn not working or cruise switches not working?if so you could have a bad clockspring.
Lone Ranger
03-01-2009, 12:20 AM
Pfffffft... wussy airbags! You just need a BIG ASS winch bumper to obliterate anything in your path - problem solved! Then THEY need to be worried about THEIR airbags! LR
truckguy94
03-01-2009, 01:29 AM
Horn does work...I never use the cruise on this truck so that I do not know...where is the clockspring located?
shelbyx1
03-02-2009, 03:22 PM
it's behind the steering wheel on column.
fordfan22
03-19-2009, 04:38 AM
haha i like LR problem solve.. but you should probably still get the 6 pack.. if not more
I would say you need to replace the Clock Spring under the steering wheel , did mine a few years ago not a big deal, just make sure you disconnect your battry first
Destructicon
03-09-2010, 11:25 PM
Take the air bag out of the steering wheel. Attach long wires to it. Bury it in the ground about an inch of dirt loose over the top. Wait for an unsuspecting honda civic to park over it then apply 12 volts to the wires.