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Old Jan 6, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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ok i have a 1994 flirside the airbag light is flashing a code 51. what is it? the horn works and the cruise works? any suggestions?
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by flairsideguy
ok i have a 1994 flirside the airbag light is flashing a code 51. what is it? the horn works and the cruise works? any suggestions?
It means the airbag diagnostic monitor's internal fuse is blown.

Read more: Airbag Light Codes for Fords | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_7652177_air...#ixzz1ATFzggKz
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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 03:09 PM
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You don't need that airbag anyway.
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ymeski56
It means the airbag diagnostic monitor's internal fuse is blown.

Read more: Airbag Light Codes for Fords | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_7652177_air...#ixzz1ATFzggKz


would be nice if they showed code 27
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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by rdhrd4
would be nice if they showed code 27
They could... but then they'd have to...
Code 27 is a PAD switch or warning light fail or PAD switch warning light short to battery. For warning light:

Parts:
1) 12-volt colored lamp (Radio Shack part: 272-1099)

Tools:
1) socket set
2) philips head screw driver
3) soldering iron

Procedure:
1) remove ash tray from console panel
2) using a socket set, remove 4 hex head screws from console panel
3) pull console panel out of the two clips
4) remove connector from air bag key module in console panel and take console panel to a work bench
5) remove 2 philips head screws to remove the airbag key module
6) carefully unclip the plastic tabs that hold the airbag key module case together
7) remove connector circuit board from air bag key module
8) solder the yellow replacement lamp to the two solder pads for the original lamp on the back side of the circuit board (which wire to which pad does not matter)
9) tie the replacement lamp in place next to the original lamp
10) replace the circuit board in the airbag key module and snap the case back together
11) connect the airbag key module in the truck and start the engine to check that the lamp illuminates and that the alarm does not sound
12) screw the aribag key module back into the console panel
13) snap the console panel back into the truck
14) replace the 4 hex head screws
15) replace the ash tray

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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ymeski56
They could... but then they'd have to...
Code 27 is a PAD switch or warning light fail or PAD switch warning light short to battery. For warning light:

Parts:
1) 12-volt colored lamp (Radio Shack part: 272-1099)

Tools:
1) socket set
2) philips head screw driver
3) soldering iron

Procedure:
1) remove ash tray from console panel
2) using a socket set, remove 4 hex head screws from console panel
3) pull console panel out of the two clips
4) remove connector from air bag key module in console panel and take console panel to a work bench
5) remove 2 philips head screws to remove the airbag key module
6) carefully unclip the plastic tabs that hold the airbag key module case together
7) remove connector circuit board from air bag key module
8) solder the yellow replacement lamp to the two solder pads for the original lamp on the back side of the circuit board (which wire to which pad does not matter)
9) tie the replacement lamp in place next to the original lamp
10) replace the circuit board in the airbag key module and snap the case back together
11) connect the airbag key module in the truck and start the engine to check that the lamp illuminates and that the alarm does not sound
12) screw the aribag key module back into the console panel
13) snap the console panel back into the truck
14) replace the 4 hex head screws
15) replace the ash tray
this is what i have read... but my light still works?!?
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