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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1994F 250 2WD PICKUP V8-351 5.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTS AND SAFETY SYSTEMSAIR BAG SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONPINPOINT TESTSRAPID CONTINUOUS FLASHING OF AIR BAG INDICATORTEST NOTES
1994 Ford F 250 2WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L
Test Notes
1994 Ford F 250 2WD Pickup V8-351 5.8LSECTION Test Notes
Normal Operation
The center air bag and frame rail front air bag sensors each have two wires. One wire is used for air bag deployment and monitoring the sensor's connection to the air bag diagnostic monitor (See code 41 diagnosis for details). The other wire is used for monitoring the mounting (ground) of the sensor to sheet metal (see codes 44 and 45 diagnosis for details). If the code 41 diagnosis reveals that both sensors are not connected AND if the code 44 and 45 diagnosis reveals that both sensors are not properly grounded, then the air bag diagnostic monitor will flash the air bag indicator continuously at a fast rate.
Possible Causes
Rapid continuous flashing of the air bag indicator can be caused by:
1. Both the radiator support center air bag sensor and bracket and the frame rail front air bag sensor and bracket are disconnected from wiring harness or main wiring harness not connected with engine compartment wiring harness.
The center air bag and frame rail front air bag sensors each have two wires. One wire is used for air bag deployment and monitoring the sensor's connection to the air bag diagnostic monitor (See code 41 diagnosis for details). The other wire is used for monitoring the mounting (ground) of the sensor to sheet metal (see codes 44 and 45 diagnosis for details). If the code 41 diagnosis reveals that both sensors are not connected AND if the code 44 and 45 diagnosis reveals that both sensors are not properly grounded, then the air bag diagnostic monitor will flash the air bag indicator continuously at a fast rate.
Possible Causes
Rapid continuous flashing of the air bag indicator can be caused by:
1. Both the radiator support center air bag sensor and bracket and the frame rail front air bag sensor and bracket are disconnected from wiring harness or main wiring harness not connected with engine compartment wiring harness.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.