Test T: Right Side Air Bag Circuit Short To Ground (DTC B1997): Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln Blackwood. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Restraints Control Module (RCM) monitors resistance to ground at connector C2041B, terminals No. 5 (White/Yellow wire) and No. 6 (Brown/Yellow wire). If RCM detects resistance to ground less than 1000 ohms at either terminal, it will store Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B1997 in memory and flash Code 36 on AIR BAG warning light.