Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2003WINDSTAR BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 198 (AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS)
2003 Ford Windstar Base
Section 198 (Air Bag Restraint Systems)
2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Section 198 (Air Bag Restraint Systems)
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- Description & Operation
- Component Locations
- System Operation Check
- Air Bag Safety Precautions
- Disabling & Activating Air Bag System
- Notes
- Disabling System
- Notes
- General Disabling Procedure
- Diagnostics Disabling Procedure (Seats Removed-without Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Diagnostics Disabling Procedure (Seats Removed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Diagnostics Disabling Procedure (Seats Installed-without Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Diagnostics Disabling Procedure (Seats Installed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Activating System
- General Activating Procedure (Seats Installed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Diagnostics Activating Procedure (Seats Removed-without Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Diagnostics Activating Procedure (Seats Removed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Diagnostics Activating Procedure (Seats Installed-without Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Diagnostics Activating Procedure (Seats Installed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Computer Relearn (Seats Installed-With Side Curtain Air Bags)
- Air Bag Simulator (Seats Installed-With Side Curtain Air Bags)
- Disposal Procedures
- Notes
- Deployed Air Bag Or PRETENSIONER (Seats Installed-With Side Curtain Air Bags)
- UNDEPLOYED Air Bag Or PRETENSIONER-Faulty Unit (Seats Installed-With Side Curtain Air Bags)
- Scrapped Vehicle (Seats Installed-With Side Curtain Air Bags)
- Notes
- Remote Deployment Of Dual-stage Driver-side AIR Bag (Seats Installed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Remote Deployment Of Dual-stage Passenger-side AIR Bag (Seats Installed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Remote Deployment Of Side AIR Bags (Seats Installed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Remote Deployment Of Side Curtain AIR Bag Modules (Seats Installed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Remote Deployment Of Seat Belt Pretensioners (Seats Installed-with Side Curtain AIR Bags)
- Post-Collision Inspection
- Removal & Installation
- Notes
- CLOCKSPRING
- Dual-Stage Driver-Side Air Bag Module
- Dual-Stage Passenger-Side Air Bag Module
- Floor Console
- Front Crash Sensor
- Front Seat
- Front Side Crash Sensor
- Headliner
- Instrument Cluster
- Instrument Panel
- Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS)
- Rear Side Crash Sensor
- Restraints Control Module (RCM)
- Seat Belt Buckle Switch Assembly
- Seat Belt PRETENSIONER
- Seat Position Sensor
- Side Air Bag Module
- Side Curtain Air Bag Bridge Resistor (Procedure For Side Air Bag Module Is Described; Side Thorax Air Bag Module Is Similar)
- Side Curtain Air Bag Module
- Steering Wheel
- Adjustments
- Torque Specifications
- Diagnostics
- Notes
- Self-Diagnostics
- Diagnostic Procedure
- Inspection & Verification
- Using Scan Tool
- Retrieving Fault Codes
- Clearing Fault Codes
- On-Demand Self-Test
- Zero Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS)
- Bit-Mapped Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- Active Commands
- Light Flash Codes (LFCS)
- Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCS)
- PID/Data Monitor & Record
- Diagnostic Tests
- Test A: Air Bag Warning Light On Continuously-RCM Disconnected Or Inoperative, Loss Of Battery Feed, Or Loss Of Signal Ground
- Test B: Air Bag Warning Light Circuit Open Or Short To Ground (DTC B1869)
- Test C: Air Bag Warning Light Circuit Short To Battery (DTC B1870)
- Test D: Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Short To Battery (DTC B1891)
- Test E: Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Short To Ground Or Open (DTC B1892)
- Test F: Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Ground Circuit Open (DTC B1921)
- Test G: Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) Circuit Fault (DTC B2290)
- Test H: Restraint System-Seat Belt PRETENSIONER Status (DTC B2292)
- Test I: Restraint System-Air Bag Status (DTC B2293)
- Test J: Restraint System-Side Curtain Air Bag Status (DTC B2294)
- Test K: Restraint System-Side Air Bag Status (DTC B2295)
- Test L: Restraint System-Impact Sensor Status (DTC B2296)
- Test M: Left Seat Belt Buckle Circuit Short To Ground (DTC B2434)
- Test N: Left Seat Belt Buckle Circuit Resistance Out Of Range (DTC B2435)
- Test O: Right Seat Belt Buckle Circuit Short To Ground (DTC B2438)
- Test P: Right Seat Belt Buckle Circuit Resistance Out Of Range (DTC B2439)
- Test Q: Left Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Fault (DTC B2691)
- Test R: Right Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Fault (DTC B2692)
- Test S: Incorrect Vehicle Identification (DTC C1414)
- Test T: Seat Position Sensor Circuit Short To Ground (DTC C1947)
- Test U: Seat Position Sensor Circuit Resistance Out Of Range (DTC C1948)
- Test V: Seat Position Sensor Circuit Fault (DTC C1981)
- Test W: No Communication With RCM
- Wiring Diagrams
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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.