Airbag light flashing

[JohnnyCashMerc]

So I have had a problem for a while with my airbag light flashing a pattern and I don't know what it means. Any ideas? It flashes 1 then 6 then 1 then 6 then 1 then 6 then stays on. I'm lost.

[fastblackmerc]

Air Bag Lights

The Air bag light will illuminate to indicate a fault with the air bag circuit. It will also flash a code to indicate which part of the circuit is at fault.

If a air bag light :

Illuminates and remains on there is a fault with the air bag module or it has lost a feed or an earth.

Flashes constantly there is a fault with the air bag clock spring.

Flashes once there is a fault with the Drivers air bag

Flashes twice there is a fault with the Passengers air bag

Flashes four times there is a fault with the seat belt pretensioners.

Flashes five times there is a fault with the drivers side air bag.

Flashes six times there is a fault with the passengers side air bag.

Tricks of the trade

If the air bag light flashes four times indicating a fault with the pretensioners, with the ignition off, disconnect the pretensioners yellow connectors which are usually positioned under or very near the seats. Wait a couple of minutes and then re-connect them. What happens is sometimes the circuit get a spike and illuminates the light, disconnecting then resets the system and the light goes out. If the light continues to flash there is probably a fault with one or both of the sensors.

[JohnnyCashMerc]

So since it's 1 then 6 does that mean both bags have a problem?

[fastblackmerc]

I believe you have a code "16".

B1231 13 Crash Data Memory Full INSTALL a new RCM and impact sensors.
B1342 12 RCM is Faulted INSTALL a new RCM or clear the crash data.
B1884 18 PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Failure
B1890 18 PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Short To Battery
B1891 53 Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Short to Battery
B1892 53 Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Failure
B1921 14 Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Ground Circuit Open
B2290 16 Occupant Classification System Fault
B2292 33 Restraint System – Safety Belt Pretensioner Status (Driver Pretensioner Circuit Failure)
B2292 34 Restraint System – Safety Belt Pretensioner Status (Passenger Pretensioner Circuit Failure)
B2293 19 Restraint System – Air Bag Status (Driver Front Air Bag Circuit Failure)
B2293 21 Restraint System – Air Bag Status (Passenger Front Air Bag Circuit Failure)
B2295 22 Restraint System – Side Air Bag Status (Driver Seat Side Air Bag Circuit Failure)
B2295 23 Restraint System – Side Air Bag Status (Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Circuit Failure)
B2296 42 Restraint System – Impact Sensor Status (Front Impact Severity Sensor Circuit Failure)
B2296 43 Restraint System – Impact Sensor Status (Driver Side Impact Sensor Circuit Failure)
B2296 44 Restraint System – Impact Sensor Status (Passenger Side Impact Sensor Circuit Failure)
B2434 51 Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground
B2435 51 Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Resistance Out of Range
B2438 52 Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground
B2439 52 Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Resistance Out of Range
B2477 54 Module Configuration Failure INSTALL a new RCM.
B2691 51 Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Fault
B2692 52 Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Fault
B2909 16 Belt Tension Sensor Fault
C1414 15 Incorrect Vehicle Identification Code
C1947 49 Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Short to Ground
C1948 49 Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Resistance Out of Range
C1981 49 Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Fault

Ford Airbag Codes can be retrieved by turning ignition on and counting the trouble code.

[JohnnyCashMerc]

Thanks man. Do you have any suggestions on what I should do to fix this problem?

[fastblackmerc]

Thanks man. Do you have any suggestions on what I should do to fix this problem?

Disconnect and reconnect the tensioner connector. Make sure there are no broken or pinched wires under the seats.

Any work done recently?

[JohnnyCashMerc]

No, but it did have a front end collision before I purchased it. I'm sure thats part of it. Thanks for all the info

[fastblackmerc]

No, but it did have a front end collision before I purchased it. I'm sure thats part of it. Thanks for all the info

Chek the wiring harness at the left front fender / header panel area and the harness behind the drivers side cam cover.

[71cyclone]

Chek the wiring harness at the left front fender / header panel area and the harness behind the drivers side cam cover.

There is also a air bag sensor on the left and right door Middle pillars / the p71's do not have them and Tasca ford has one in stock ,I scored mine from Brian off a Toreador red MM insurance cash out [silver surfer] before he left Maryland.[Brandy wine used parts]

[RF Overlord]

B2290 16 Occupant Classification System Fault
B2909 16 Belt Tension Sensor Fault

So it sounds like a problem with either the tensioner in the middle pillar or the sensor in the seat that detects whether someone is sitting in it. Check all the connectors under the seats as well as the yellow ones mentioned in FBMs reply.