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 MANUALSMERCURY1996SABLE GS, 4D WAGON, AX4NREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 32 (SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM)
1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4N
Section 32 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System)
1996 Mercury Sable GS, 4D Wagon, AX4NSECTION Section 32 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Sable and 1997 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Identification
- Description & Operation
- Service Precautions
- Disabling & Activating Air Bag System
- Post-Collision Inspection
- Diagnosis & Testing
- Diagnostic Tests
- Test A - Module Communication Error
- Test B/DTC B1869 - No Air Bag Warning Light
- Test C - Continuous Air Bag Warning Light
- Test D - Rapid Continuous Flashing Air Bag Warning Light/ All Front Impact Sensors Disconnected
- Test E - Data Link Diagnostic Test Failure/Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Communication Fault
- DTC B1342/B1924 - Internal Microprocessor Fault/System Disarm Failure Or Internal Diagnostic Monitor Fault
- DTC B1867 - Low Battery Voltage
- DTC B1913 - Air Bag Circuit Short To Ground
- DTC B1914 - Front Impact Sensor Shorted To Ground
- DTC B1921 - Diagnostic Monitor Not Mounted To Vehicle Properly/Ground Circuit Open
- DTC B1922 - SAFING Sensor Output Circuit Shorted To Battery Voltage
- DTC B1923 - Memory Clear Circuit Improperly Grounded
- DTC B1932 - High Resistance Or Open In Driver-Side Air Bag Circuit
- DTC B1933 - High Resistance Or Open In Passenger-Side Air Bag Circuit
- DTC B1934 - Low Resistance Or Short In Driver-Side Air Bag Circuit
- DTC B1935 - Low Resistance Or Short In Passenger-Side Air Bag Circuit
- DTC B1937 - Passenger-Side Air Bag Pressure Switch High Resistance Or Circuit Open
- DTC B1939 - Passenger-Side Air Bag Pressure Switch Low Resistance Or Shorted To Ground
- DTC B1941 - Right Front Impact Sensor Feed/Return Circuit Open
- DTC B1942 - Left Front Impact Sensor Feed/Return Circuit Open
- DTC B1944 - Right Front Impact Sensor Not Mounted To Vehicle Properly/Ground Circuit Open
- DTC 1945 - Left Front Impact Sensor Not Mounted To Vehicle Properly/Ground Circuit Open
- Adjustments
- Disposal Procedures
- Removal & Installation
- System Operation Check
- Wire Repair
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagram
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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.