Diagnosing Customer Concerns With Continuous Memory Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
If the air bag warning indicator was reported ON by the customer but is not present when the vehicle comes in for service, follow the Diagnostic Instructions to identify the intermittent diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Once the DTC is known, read the Normal Operation of the pinpoint test for the DTC involved.
- Follow the Depowering Procedure .
- Determine the location of components involved in creating the DTC.
- Carry out a thorough visual inspection of:
- components.
- connectors.
- splices and wiring harnesses.
- insulation on conductors.
Refer to the Possible Causes section of the Pinpoint Test - Air Bag and Safety Belt Pretensioner Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) for the DTC involved, which lists the common concerns that relate to the DTC. Concerns are listed according to priority.