Section 01-20B: Restraints, Passive, Supplemental Air Bag System
1996 F-150, F-250, Bronco Workshop Manual
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Diagnostic Trouble Code Priority Table

 

CodeComponent/Fault Description
No Air Bag Indicator — Inoperative Indicator Circuit or No Battery Positive Voltage to Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor
Continuous Air Bag Indicator — Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Disconnected or Inoperative
12Low Battery Voltage
13Air Bag Circuit Shorted to Ground
14Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Circuit Shorted to Ground
21Rear Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Not Mounted to Vehicle Properly
22Rear Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Output Circuit Shorted to Battery Voltage
23Rear Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Circuit Input Feed/Return Circuit Open
24Rear Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Output Feed/Return Circuit Open
32Driver Side Air Bag Circuit High Resistance or Open
34Driver Side Air Bag Circuit Low Resistance or Shorted
41RH Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Feed/Return Circuit Open
42LH Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Feed/Return Circuit Open
44RH Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Not Mounted to Vehicle Properly
45LH Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Not Mounted to Vehicle Properly
51Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Internal Thermal Fuse — Fuse Blown Due to Intermittent Short to Ground
52Backup Power Supply — Voltage Boost Fault
53Front Air Bag Sensor and Bracket Circuits Resistance to Ground or Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Fault
Rapid Continuous Flashing of Air Bag Indicator (No Fault Code) All Primary Air Bag Sensors Disconnected