airbag/seat belt light blinking

yo,
How the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Operates; The air bag supplemental restraint system has two main parts. One part is the air bag system with the driver air bag and inflator located in the center of the steering wheel. The second part is the electrical system, which has impact sensors, and a diagnostic module, and backup power supply. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and the supplemental air bag electrical system readiness, including the impact sensors, the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, air bag power, and the air bag ignitor. The air bag system uses a readiness light and a tone to indicate the condition of the system. The readiness light is in the instrument cluster. When you turn the ignition to the ON position, this light will illuminate for approximately six (6) seconds and then turn off. This indicates that the system is operating normally. NOTE: Maintenance of the air bag system is not required. A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness light will either flash or stay lit, or it will not light, or a group of five beeps will be heard. from my 96's Owner's Guide
Source: by miesk5 at FSB


[B]DIY Testing[/B], Wiring Diagram, Operation & Troubleshooting for 94-96; by Ford via Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net

I have some of the Codes and typical causes in my site @ http://www.broncolinks.com/index.php?index=109

GL


will be back later or Sunday

yo Dave,
FYI, in 92-96 The safety belt warning light reminds the driver to fasten safety belt. Each time the ignition switch lock cylinder is turned on, the warning light will come on for a short time to remind the driver to fasten the safety belt.

This ind light is seperate from da air bag warning indicator; it will illuminate for six seconds when the ignition switch lock cylinder is turned to the ON position. If the air bag warning indicator fails to illuminate, continues to flash, remains on, or if a series of five beeps is heard, the system requires service.

But, let's HIP tell us exactly which Lamp he has the prob with using that and Ford's Cluster depiction & Legend by Steve83 in this

yo, This is the Code 32 from AIR BAG CKT TEST in a 94 ( it is NOT a DTC 32 from EEC IV SELF TEST,,,
WARNING; Read all Safety Info in my site;
If the wrong wires get crossed with the airbag wires you could be in for a sudden surprise.

I think you should take ii to the Dealer or an Automotive Electrical Repair Specialist/shop because I know all this info is overload for you now; BUT THERE IS NO SIMPLE REPLACE A FUSE OR KICK A TIRE TEST....

but this is what Ford will do because of the safety issues; for you in testing and for you and your passengers when driving (passenger(s) often get hurt when the air bag deploys for no reason when the driver loses control because that bag kinda f's him or her up)

Pinpoint Test DTC 32: Driver Side Air Bag Circuit High Resistance or Open
Normal Operation
NOTE: The connectors for the air bag diagnostic monitor and the air bag sliding contact have metal spring clips that act as shorting bars. These shorting bars are built into the plastic hardshell connectors. The shorting bars are designed to short Circuits 614 and 615 together when the connectors are not mated. Do not attempt to remove the air bag shorting bar and measure the resistance of the driver side air bag module.

The air bag diagnostic monitor measures the resistance across Pin 10 (Circuit 615, GY/W) and Pin 11 (Circuit 614, GY/O) every time the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position.
Normal resistance across these circuits is between 1.5 and 2.0 ohms. This resistance comes from the driver side air bag module (approximately 1.0 ohms) and windings of the air bag sliding contact (approximately 0.25 to 0.5 ohms per winding, two windings in all). If the resistance across these two circuits exceeds 4.0 ohms, this indicates a high resistance and the air
bag diagnostic monitor will flash Code 32.

The shorting bar of the air bag sliding contact may be removed to measure the resistance of the air bag sliding contact . Use extreme care when reinstalling the shorting bar to make sure it is installed correctly.

Possible Causes
Excessive resistance across Pins 10 and 11 can be cause by:
30. A poor connection where the air bag sliding contact connects into the main wiring . The air bag sliding contact connector at the base of the steering column may have excessive resistance between the male and female terminals in the connector.
31. An open circuit or high resistance in the windings inside the air bag sliding contact .
32. An open circuit or high resistance in the wiring harness in either Circuit 614 (GY/O) or Circuit 615 (GY/W).
33. An open circuit or high resistance in the driver side air bag module . DO NOT attempt a direct resistance measurement of the driver side air bag module . Follow the diagnostic procedures to determine if the resistance in the driver side air bag module is higher than normal.

Electrical Schematic, Driver Side Air Bag Circuit High Resistance or Open
32-1 CHECK FOR DTC 32

Turn ignition switch lock cylinder to ON.

Count diagnostic trouble code (if any).

Is Code 32 flashing?
Yes
GO to 32-2 .

No
READ the normal operation description for this diagnostic trouble code. EXAMINE the diagnostic trouble code schematic and LOOK for areas where intermittent problems would occur (connectors, splices, crimps, etc.) DO NOT PROCEED with pinpoint test until the code is flashing. Failure to do so will result in needless replacement of the air bag diagnostic monitor and repeat service.

32-2 CHECK CIRCUIT RESISTANCE

Deactivate system.

Disconnect air bag diagnostic monitor .

Install Air Bag Simulator Rotunda Tool 105-00010 or equivalent. Set ohmmeter on lowest scale possible (200 ohms for most meters).

"Zero" the ohmmeter by touching the leads together and record the resistance reading.

Remove the plastic locking wedge from the black harness connector.


Measure the resistance across Pin 11 — Circuit 614 (GY/O) and Pin 10 — Circuit 615 (GY/W). Record the measurement. Subtract this reading from the reading made when
zeroing the ohmmeter.

Is the result less than 2.5 ohms?
Yes
Make sure the locking wedge has been removed from the black harness connector. Make sure to use the 2 ohm air bag simulator and not a jumper wire.
GO to 32-3 .

No
GO to 32-3 .
32-3 CIRCUIT RESISTANCE RESULTS

Is the result greater than 3.0 ohm?
Yes
GO to 32-5 .
No
GO to 32-4 .
32-4 CHECK CONNECTOR

Reconnect the air bag diagnostic monitor .

Turn the ignition switch lock cylinder OFF, then ON.

Is Code 32 still flashing?
Yes
REPLACE the air bag diagnostic monitor . RECONNECT system. VERIFY system. REACTIVATE system.
No
INSPECT air bag diagnostic monitor harness connector for improperly retained Pins 10 and 11. If OK, REPLACE driver side air bag module .
RECONNECT system. VERIFY system. REACTIVATE system.
32-5 CHECK AIR BAG SLIDING CONTACT

Disconnect the air bag sliding contact at the base of the steering column.

Install the air bag simulator on the main wiring harness at the base of the steering column. Measure the resistance across Pin 10 — Circuit 615 (GY/W) and Pin 11 — Circuit 614
(GY/O) on the air bag diagnostic monitor harness connector. Subtract this reading from the reading made when zeroing the ohmmeter.

Is the result equal to 2.0 ohm ± 0.2 ohm?
Yes
REPLACE air bag sliding contact. RECONNECT system. VERIFY system. REACTIVATE system.
No
LOCATE and SERVICE the open in Circuit 614 or 615. RECONNECT system. VERIFY system. REACTIVATE system.