Air Bag Light
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we can't help you out without knowing what code it is flashing. the light in the cluster will flash a series of times, pause, then flash another series of times, long pause, then repeat. IE, flash 2 times, pause, flash 7 times, repeat is a code 2-7 that usually refers to the passenger disable switch bulb burnt out.
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Yeah. I will count the flash to see what the code is. The one thing I forgot to mention was a seat change I made to this Ranger. I recently replaced the bucket seats with a older Ranger bench seat.
I saw some info about a code 47 or 48 that is related to the seat replacement. I dont remember if I changed out the seat belt retractors or not. I think I changed the passenger retractable belt assy. I do remember unpluging some electrical plugs when I changed out the seats.
Thanks again I learn something everyday. Chuck
I saw some info about a code 47 or 48 that is related to the seat replacement. I dont remember if I changed out the seat belt retractors or not. I think I changed the passenger retractable belt assy. I do remember unpluging some electrical plugs when I changed out the seats.
Thanks again I learn something everyday. Chuck
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bag light
Hey Guys. When I replaced the seats about 2months or so ago the light never came on and the bench seat out of a older 80's model truck did not have any plugs so I didnt plug anything in. When you guys say pre - tensioner are you talking about the part that rolls back when you take your seat belt off ? I know this is a basic question but I'm just not up on this seat stuff.
Any ideas on how I can solve this problem ? tks Guys
Any ideas on how I can solve this problem ? tks Guys
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the pretensioner should be attached to the seat belt part on the seat.
blhde, it should have it.
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blhde, it should have it.
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bag light
So the female part of the seat belt that is on the bench seat is the pretensioner ? And, this should have a wire harness plug end that would plug into another harness plug that comes in under the seat ? This bench seat is from a much older truck and I dont know if they even had air bags ,which I doubt. I still dont understand why this light did not come on when I swapped the seats? I wonder if I disconnected the battery,would it maybe reset the light ?
There has to be some way to get this light off?
Come on Guys I've seen this bunch solve a lot tougher stuff than this one !
Pls dont tell me to put the buckets back in. My dog and I like the comfort of the bench.
Tks again and if you dont solve this problem for me,one you guys gotta buy the truck.
Tks Chuck
There has to be some way to get this light off?
Come on Guys I've seen this bunch solve a lot tougher stuff than this one !
Pls dont tell me to put the buckets back in. My dog and I like the comfort of the bench.
Tks again and if you dont solve this problem for me,one you guys gotta buy the truck.
Tks Chuck
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bag light
I knew you guys would come up with something !! So I can take the pretensioner thats on the old bucket seats,plug it in and leave it under the bench seat ? I'm 285 miles from the bucket seats but I'll try it next month when I go to Gulf Coast. Thanks and I'll let you know what happens . tks again Chuck
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air bag light
No problem. I would still like to know what the pretensioner is sensing that sends a signal to casue the light to come on. Is it sensing that someone is in the seat that does not have the seat belt on or is it sensing there is no seat belt in the truck?
I will check the code and post it. tks Chuck
I will check the code and post it. tks Chuck
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The pretensioner is powered by the air bag system, if there is a crash the pretensioner tightens or tensions the seat belt so you dont move as far. As with most systems in the truck a computer monitors the wires for shorts and opens. With no pretensioner there is an open on its ground and power circuits.
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air bag light
Thanks for the explanation. Given the way this thing works. I cannot understand why it took so long for it to come on,given the amount of time that had passed since I changed out the buckets with the bench. So I can just plug in the original pretensioners that were on the bucket seats and just leave it under the seat . This was one of the suggestions sent to me.
I'm amazed and the information on this site and the number of people willing to take the time to reply. Thanks Again Chuck
I'm amazed and the information on this site and the number of people willing to take the time to reply. Thanks Again Chuck
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New Info air bag light
Well Guys, I seem to have put everybody to a lot of trouble,only to find out the pretensioner doesnt appear to be the problem. I got the truck to the house and found out
the code is 27. Which means the light is out on the passenger side on/off switch.
I've read all the soldering things you can do with a led from Radio Schack. I'm no way capable of doing this. My question . Can you just replace the original bulb that burnt out ?
This seems to be the only code I'm seeing when the light flashes.
Can I just find a bulb that will fit the original? tks Chuck
the code is 27. Which means the light is out on the passenger side on/off switch.
I've read all the soldering things you can do with a led from Radio Schack. I'm no way capable of doing this. My question . Can you just replace the original bulb that burnt out ?
This seems to be the only code I'm seeing when the light flashes.
Can I just find a bulb that will fit the original? tks Chuck
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airbag light code 27
I googled this code27. I found a company on Ebay that will repair the on/off switch,I assume that they would just solder in a new light ? Anyway they charge about $15.00 and pay the shipping one way. I plan to call a few local salvage yards and see if I can find a used one.
Is there a trick to taking this assy off ? Should I remove the battery terminals to prevent the bag from deploying ? Or will it ?Can I drive the truck after I take the switch assy off?
I still plan on getting the original pretensioner plugged in and just lay it under the bench seat.
Again tks for any help. Chuck
Is there a trick to taking this assy off ? Should I remove the battery terminals to prevent the bag from deploying ? Or will it ?Can I drive the truck after I take the switch assy off?
I still plan on getting the original pretensioner plugged in and just lay it under the bench seat.
Again tks for any help. Chuck
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airbag after thought
Ok. What happens if you just turn on the passenger airbag switch? I have no kids.
So is there a greater chance of the airbag deploying if the switch is on? Will the airbag light go off if I turn it on and start the truck?
I'm afraid of these things,I keep reading stories about these airbags deploying when you check any part of the circuit.
Tks Chuck
So is there a greater chance of the airbag deploying if the switch is on? Will the airbag light go off if I turn it on and start the truck?
I'm afraid of these things,I keep reading stories about these airbags deploying when you check any part of the circuit.
Tks Chuck