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Data Link Diagnostic Test

Connect NGS to data link connector, under instrument panel. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Rotate dial to DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK and press TRIGGER. If results of circuit 70, 914, or 915 is SYSTEM PASSED, the air bag diagnostic monitor communication link test has passed. If Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor is listed after results of specified circuits, followed by NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED, test failed, refer to DIAGNOSTIC SYMPTOMS table.

Fig 1: Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Connector Terminal ID
G97G05388Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
DIAGNOSTIC SYMPTOMS

Condition Test
Module Communication Error TEST A 
No Air Bag Warning Light TEST B 
Continuous Air Bag Warning Light TEST C 
Rapid Continuous Flashing Air Bag Warning Light TEST D 
Data Link Diagnostic Test Failure\Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Communication Fault TEST E 
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

Fault Code Flash Code Description
B1342  24 Internal Microprocessor Fault (On-Demand Self-Test Only)
B1867  12/52 Low Battery Voltage
B1869 -- No Indicator/Inoperative Circuit
B1913  13/53 Air Bag Circuit Shorted To Ground
B1914  14/54 Impact Sensor Short To Ground
B1921  21 Diagnostic Monitor Not Mounted To Vehicle Properly
B1922  22 Safing Sensor Shorted To Battery Voltage
B1923  23 Memory Clear Circuit Improperly Grounded
B1924  24 System Disarm Failure Or Internal Diagnostic Monitor Fault
B1932  32 High Resistance Or Open In Driver-Side Air Bag Circuit
B1933  33 High Resistance Or Open In Passenger-Side Air Bag Circuit
B1934  34 Low Resistance Or Short In Driver-Side Air Bag Circuit
B1935  35 Low Resistance Or Short In Passenger-Side Air Bag Circuit
B1937  37 Passenger-Side Air Bag Pressure Switch Resistance Circuit Open
B1939  39 Passenger-Side Air Bag Pressure Switch Low Resistance Or Shorted To Ground
B1941  41 Right Front Impact Sensor Feed/Return Circuit Open
B1942  42 Left Front Impact Sensor Feed/Return Circuit Open
B1944  44 Right Front Impact Sensor Not Mounted To Vehicle Properly
B1945  45 Left Front Impact Sensor Not Mounted To Vehicle Properly