Test N: Restraint System-Crash Sensor Status (DTC B2296): Description
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Restraints Control Module (RCM) checks crash sensor circuits for faults. If RCM detects low resistance, open circuit, short to battery or short to ground, it will store DTC B2296 in memory. AIR BAG warning light will also flash Light Flash Code (LFC). Refer to table for corresponding LFC and associated fault. See SIDE AIR BAG MODULE LIGHT FLASH CODES (LFCS) table.
CRASH SENSOR LIGHT FLASH CODES (LFCS)
| LFC | Description of fault |
|---|---|
| 4-2 | Front crash sensor communication fault |
| 4-3 | Left front side crash sensor communication fault |
| 4-4 | Right front side crash sensor communication fault |
| 4-5 | Left rear side crash sensor communication fault |
| 4-6 | Right rear side crash sensor communication fault |
| 4-11 | Front crash sensor mounting fault |
| 4-12 | Left front side crash sensor mounting fault |
| 4-13 | Right front side crash sensor mounting fault |
| 4-14 | Left rear side crash sensor mounting fault |
| 4-15 | Right rear side crash sensor mounting fault |
| 6-1 | Front crash sensor internal fault |
| 6-2 | Left front side crash sensor internal fault |
| 6-3 | Right front side crash sensor internal fault |
| 6-4 | Left rear side crash sensor internal fault |
| 6-5 | Right rear side crash sensor internal fault |
| 6-6 | Front crash sensor short to ground fault |
| 6-7 | Left front side crash sensor short to ground fault |
| 6-8 | Right front side crash sensor short to ground fault |
| 6-9 | Left rear side crash sensor short to ground fault |
| 6-10 | Right rear side crash sensor short to ground fault |
| 6-11 | Front crash sensor short to battery fault |
| 6-12 | Left front side crash sensor short to battery fault |
| 6-13 | Right front side crash sensor short to battery fault |
| 6-14 | Left rear side crash sensor short to battery fault |
| 6-15 | Right rear side crash sensor short to battery fault |