Code 32 - High Resistance Or Open In Driver-Side Air Bag Circuit: Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 Ford Pickup, 1995 Ford F-Super Duty, 1995 Ford Cab & Chassis, and 1995 Ford Bronco. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Diagnostic monitor measures resistance between terminals No. 10 and 11 every time ignition is turned on. Normal resistance between these circuits is 1.5-2.0 ohms. If resistance exceeds 4.0 ohms, Code 32 will set. Connectors for clockspring and air bag have metal spring clips that act as shorting bars. Shorting bars are designed to short circuits No. 614 and 615 together when connectors are not connected. DO NOT attempt to remove air bag shorting bar to measure air bag resistance. Clockspring shorting bar may be removed to measure clockspring resistance. After testing is completed, carefully reinstall shorting bar and ensure it is installed correctly.