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flashing airbag light - 2/3/2007 8:27:10 AM
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iplaypearldrums
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When I turn the key to start the truck the airbag light flashes in the following pattern; flash once off flash nine times;; the cycle gets repeated four or five times, and then the light stays on...I have a feeling this won't pass DMV inspection, which is key to me getting a tag. Anyone know specifically what this means? Is airbag repalcement something that can be done @ home or is it a shop thing w/ a lot of time involved ? Thanks. It seems like the bag/kit is around $200 (junkyards) a guy (low paid ) says Ford wants about $800. Anyone got any idea how many shop hours this may involve?
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RE: flashing airbag light - 2/3/2007 9:12:28 PM
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Were the air bags deployed at some point? You state you need an air bag replacement.... If you counted the flash code (LFC) correctly, that code is for the RCM, Crash Data Memory Full.. Or,, if I'm interpreting you post correctly..
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RE: flashing airbag light - 2/3/2007 9:42:24 PM
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Hayapower
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What year is you explorer?
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RE: flashing airbag light - 2/3/2007 9:51:55 PM
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iplaypearldrums
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The bag was deployed. Will the flashing disappear (computer reset) after the bag is replaced? And do I have to replace the module also.? Someone @ a Ford dealer said the seat belts may have to be replaced too. Due to sensors,etc. Thanks, BTW I have a Suz RF900. The Exp. is a 2002 sport. Someone (maybe a dealer? ) stuck a HD sticker on each side above the Explorer name. Has anyone seen this? Maybe someone was copying the pickup/HD thing. Nothing like paying a couple extra 1000 dollars for a HD badge. Thanks again.Whats the fastest you went on the Haya? I went up to 140 w/ maybe 3-4k to go before redline.
< Message edited by iplaypearldrums -- 2/3/2007 10:00:42 PM >
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RE: flashing airbag light - 2/4/2007 1:05:48 AM
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Hayapower
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With a deployment event, deployed airbags, and the restraints control module (RCM) with the diagnostic trouble code B1231 (Crash Data Memory Full) in memory, or LFC 19, the repair would include the replacement of all deployed bags 'of course', and the replacement of the impact sensors, with a new RCM. When the driver air bag deploys, a new clockspring should be installed as well. Safety belt retractor pretensioners (if eqiupped/deployed) would need replacement..
The light won't reset until the system is repaired and proves out.. Airbag simulators are reasonable inexpensive to buy, good insurance if your going to do the repairs and don't want any surprises..
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RE: flashing airbag light - 2/4/2007 10:46:16 PM
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iplaypearldrums
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Are the impact sensors reasonably findable ? And are they a simple replacement (plug in?) and are the pretensioners hard to work with? Thanks
140 is the highest I'll be doing. I had it up to 105 w/ a passenger, got down to 80 and it threw the chain. Thank God it just got hung up in the front sprocket and didn't lock up the back wheel.What's the RPM @ 90 on the Haya? Mines, 6k. I'll be riding the Victory Sport Cruiser 'till the Suz is fixed.
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Never done it, but the Busa's are supposed to go from 'zero to almost jail' up against the rev limiter in first gear...... 
