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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009RANGER 2D PICKUP, 2.3 D, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 310 (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM)
2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, Automatic
Section 310 (Supplemental Restraint System)
2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Section 310 (Supplemental Restraint System)
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- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnostic Tests
- Air Bag And Safety Belt PRETENSIONER Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- Notes
- Principles Of Operation
- Notes
- Air Bag Warning Indicator
- Air Bag Module Second Stage Deployment
- Clockspring
- Deployable Steering Column
- Driver Air Bag Module
- Electrical System
- Impact Sensors
- Loops/Squibs
- Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) System
- Occupant Classification System Module (OCSM)
- Passenger Air Bag Deactivation (PAD) Indicator
- Passenger Air Bag Module
- Restraints Control Module (RCM)
- Restraint System Diagnostic Tool Warning
- Safety Belt Buckle Switches
- Safety Belt Retractor Pretensioners
- Safety Belt Tension Sensor (BTS)
- Seat Track Position Sensor
- Secondary Air Bag Warning (Chime)
- Seat Side Air Bag Module
- Diagnostic Instructions
- Air Bag Reconnect Checklist
- Glossary
- Inspection And Verification
- DTC Charts
- Symptom Chart
- Restraint System Diagnostic Tool Warning
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: The Air Bag Warning Indicator is Illuminated Continuously - RCM Disconnected Or Inoperative, Loss Of Battery Feed Or Loss Of Signal Ground
- 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: DTC B1884 - PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Failure
- Pinpoint Test E: DTC B1890 - PAD Warning Lamp Circuit Short to Battery
- Pinpoint Test F: DTC B1891 - Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Short to Battery
- Pinpoint Test G: DTC B1892 - Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Open or Short to Ground
- Pinpoint Test H: B1921 - Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Ground Circuit Open
- Pinpoint Test I: DTC B2290 - Occupant Classification Sensor System Fault
- Pinpoint Test J: DTC B2292 - Restraint System - Seatbelt Pretensioner Fault
- Pinpoint Test K: DTC B2293 - Restraint System - Airbag Fault
- Pinpoint Test L: DTC B2295 - Restraint System - Side Airbag Fault
- Pinpoint Test M: DTC B2296 - Restraint System - Impact Sensor Fault
- Pinpoint Test N: DTC B2432 - Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Open
- Pinpoint Test O: DTC B2433 - Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Battery
- Pinpoint Test P: DTC B2434 - Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground
- Pinpoint Test Q: DTC B2435 - Drivers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Resistance Out of Range
- Pinpoint Test R: DTC B2436 - Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Open
- Pinpoint Test S: DTC B2437 - Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Battery
- Pinpoint Test T: DTC B2438 - Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Short to Ground
- Pinpoint Test U: DTC B2439 - Passengers Seat Belt Buckle Switch Circuit Resistance Out of Range
- Pinpoint Test V: DTC B2792 - Cross Link Between Firing Loops
- Pinpoint Test W: DTC B2909 - Belt Tension Sensor Fault
- Pinpoint Test X: DTC B2984 - Deployable Steering Column Circuit Open
- Pinpoint Test Y: DTC B2985 - Deployable Steering Column Circuit Short to Battery
- Pinpoint Test Z: DTC B2986 - Deployable Steering Column Circuit Short to Ground
- Pinpoint Test AA: DTC B2987 - Deployable Steering Column Circuit Resistance Low on Squib
- Pinpoint Test AB: DTC C1414 - Incorrect Module Design Level
- Pinpoint Test AC: DTC C1946 - Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Open
- Pinpoint Test AD: DTC C1947 - Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Short to Ground
- Pinpoint Test AE: DTC C1948 - Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Resistance Out of Range
- Pinpoint Test AF: DTC C1982 - Front Driver's Seat Track Position Switch Circuit Short to Battery Fault
- Pinpoint Test AG: DTC B1317/B1318 - Battery Voltage High/Battery Voltage Low
- Air Bag And Safety Belt PRETENSIONER Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
- 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
- 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:
- • 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.