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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSAIR BAG, SRSSUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Notes
- Driver Air Bag Module
- Clockspring
- Driver Seat Side Air Bag Module
- Passenger Air Bag Module
- Passenger Seat Side Air Bag Module
- Safety Belt Buckle Switch
- Safety Belt Pretensioners
- Occupant Classification Sensor
- Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator
- Safety Belt Tension Sensor
- Seat Track Position Sensor
- Restraints Control Module (RCM)
- Electrical System
- Impact Sensors
- Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Diagnostic Instructions - Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Pinpoint Tests - Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Notes
- Special Tool(s)
- Restraint System Diagnostic Tool Warning
- Pinpoint Test A: The Air Bag Warning Indicator Is Illuminated Continuously - RCM Disconnected or Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test B: DTC B1869 - Lamp Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Open or Short to Ground
- Pinpoint Test C: DTC B1870 - Air Bag Warning Indicator Circuit Short to Battery
- Pinpoint Test D: LFC 18/DTC B1884 - PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Failure
- Pinpoint Test E: LFC18/DTC B1890 - PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Short to Battery
- Pinpoint Test F: LFC 53/DTC B1891 - Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Shorted to Voltage
- Pinpoint Test G: LFC 53/DTC B1892 - Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Failure
- Pinpoint Test H: LFC 14/DTC B1921 - Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Ground Circuit Open
- Pinpoint Test I: LFC 16/DTC B2290 - Occupant Classification System (OCS) Fault
- Pinpoint Test J: LFC 33 and 34/DTC B2292 - Restraint System - Safety Belt Pretensioner Status
- Pinpoint Test K: LFC 19 and 21/DTC B2293 - Restraint System - Air Bag Status
- Pinpoint Test L: LFC 22 and 23/DTC B2295 - Restraint System - Side Air Bag Status
- Pinpoint Test M: LFC 42, 43, and 44/DTC B2296 - Restraint System - Impact Sensor Status
- Pinpoint Test N: LFC 51/DTC B2434 - Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground
- Pinpoint Test O: LFC 51/DTC B2435 - Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Resistance Out of Range
- Pinpoint Test P: LFC 52/DTC B2438 - Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground
- Pinpoint Test Q: LFC 52/DTC B2439 - Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Resistance Out of Range
- Pinpoint Test R: LFC 51/DTC B2691 - Driver Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Fault
- Pinpoint Test S: LFC 52/DTC B2692 - Passenger Safety Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Fault
- Pinpoint Test T: LFC 16/DTC B2909 - Belt Tension Sensor Fault
- Pinpoint Test U: LFC 15/DTC C1414 - Incorrect Module Design Level
- Pinpoint Test V: LFC 49/DTC C1947 - Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Short to Ground
- Pinpoint Test W: LFC 49/DTC C1948 - Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Resistance Out of Range
- Pinpoint Test X: LFC 49/DTC C1981 - Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Fault
- Pinpoint Test Y: No Communication With The Restraints Control Module (RCM)
- General Procedures
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering and Repowering
- Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation
- Inspection and Repair After a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deployment
- Pyrotechnic Device Disposal
- Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That Are Undeployed/Inoperative
- Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That Are Deployed
- Disposal of Deployable Devices and Pyrotechnic Devices That Require Manual Deployment
- Driver Air Bag Module, Passenger Air Bag Module and Seat Side Air Bag Modules - Remote Deployment
- Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioners, Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioners and Adaptive Load Limiting Safety Belt Retractors - Remote Deployment
- Safety Belt Buckle Pretensioners, Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioners and Load Limiting Safety Belt Retractors - In-Vehicle Deployment
- Safety Canopy Modules and Side Air Curtain Modules - In-Vehicle Deployment
- Deployable Steering Column - In-Vehicle Deployment
- Weld Nut Repair - Missing Weld Nut
- Weld Nut Repair - Stripped Weld Nut
- Removal And Installation
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.