Sedan & Wagon
- Turn ignition off. Remove instrument cluster. See INSTRUMENT CLUSTER under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Disconnect instrument cluster electrical connector C254. See Figure . Measure resistance between ground and instrument cluster harness connector C254 terminal No. 8 (Pink/Green wire). Resistance should be more than 10 k/ohms. If resistance is more than 10 k/ohms, go to next step. If resistance is less than 10 k/ohms, see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS - ESCORT & TRACER article to diagnose air bag system.
- Visually inspect instrument cluster printed circuit for damage, cracks or hot spots. If instrument cluster printed circuit is okay, replace air bag warning indicator bulb. If instrument cluster printed circuit is damaged, replace printed circuit and gauge contact clips. See PRINTED CIRCUIT under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION.