Pinpoint Test A: The Air Bag Warning Indicator Is Illuminated Continuously

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on air bag, safety canopy or side air curtain modules. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of these modules, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

WARNING: Never probe the electrical connectors on safety belt buckle/retractor pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the accidental deployment of the safety belt pretensioners or adaptive load limiting retractors, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death.

NOTE: Use the correct probe adapter(s) when making measurements. Failure to use the correct probe adapter(s) may damage the connector.

NOTE: Most faults are due to connector and/or wiring concerns. Carry out a thorough inspection and verification before proceeding with the pinpoint test.

NOTE: SRS components should only be disconnected or reconnected when instructed to do so within a pinpoint test step. Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect diagnosis of the SRS.

NOTE: The SRS must be fully operational and free of faults before releasing the vehicle to the customer.

A1 CHECK FOR CONTINUOUS AND ON-DEMAND DTCs
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: Self Test/Retrieve and Record On-Demand and Continuous Memory DTCs
- Were any continuous memory or on-demand DTCs retrieved?
1. YES : If on-demand or continuous memory DTCs were retrieved, go to Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) DTC Chart for diagnostic direction.
  Do not clear any DTCs until all DTCs have been resolved.
2. NO : If the RCM does communicate with the scan tool, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC) AND WARNING CHIMES article to diagnose the IC module concern.
  If the RCM does not communicate with the scan tool, REFER to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose the no communication concern.
  
  Do not clear any DTCs until all DTCs have been resolved.