Side Air Curtain Bridge Resistor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Do not deactivate the side air curtain module circuit by removing the bridge resistor from the electrical connector.

If the side air curtain bridge resistor is removed, an open circuit fault will be generated by the restraints control module (RCM).

If a restraint system diagnostic tool is installed at the side air curtain electrical connector, a low-resistance fault will be generated.

The side air curtain bridge resistors:

are equipped on vehicles without side air curtain modules.
must not be removed in the deactivation procedure.
are located on the driver side of the vehicle on the 14401 wiring harness. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINTS for side air curtain bridge resistor locations.