97 Ranger 5 sets of 5 Beeps

Badam · 10-01-2007, 04:15 PM

Im New to this site and i really hope someone can help me. I have a 97 Ford Ranger with almost 200,000 miles on it. I LOVE this truck, ive had it its whole life, and i have NEVER had a problem with it. However, starting today when i started the truck, i heard a beeping noise comming from under the dash. The truck is running fine, except for these 5 sets of 5 beeps. They sound like an alarm clock going off.
Can anyone help me figure out what this problem is before something terrible happens.

Thanks!
Brett~

rwenzing · 10-01-2007, 06:28 PM

That is the backup alarm for the airbag malfunction light. When the bulb burns out or is disconnected, the 5x5 beep takes over.

Badam · 10-01-2007, 06:42 PM

Thank you so much... i thought my truck was going to explode!
so my second question is, how do i turn that alarm off???

Brett~

rwenzing · 10-02-2007, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badam

so my second question is, how do i turn that alarm off???

You can't just turn it off. Repair the airbag light and the beeping will stop - it probably needs a new bulb.

colodude · 08-03-2012, 06:57 PM

I have same problem. Glad to hear something that made sense. My light indeed was out, and I wondered where it went to....

10-01-2007, 04:15 PM	#1
Badam Wannabe Elite Explorer Cleveland, Ohio '97 Ranger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	97 Ranger 5 sets of 5 Beeps Im New to this site and i really hope someone can help me. I have a 97 Ford Ranger with almost 200,000 miles on it. I LOVE this truck, ive had it its whole life, and i have NEVER had a problem with it. However, starting today when i started the truck, i heard a beeping noise comming from under the dash. The truck is running fine, except for these 5 sets of 5 beeps. They sound like an alarm clock going off. Can anyone help me figure out what this problem is before something terrible happens. Thanks! Brett~

10-01-2007, 06:28 PM	#2
rwenzing Wannabe Elite Explorer Michigan 03 Ranger FX4 LII 5.0 S/C Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 962 Vehicle Specs	That is the backup alarm for the airbag malfunction light. When the bulb burns out or is disconnected, the 5x5 beep takes over. __________________ Bob 2003 Ranger FX4 Level II, 5.0L V8, 4R70W, BW4406 T/C, Aussie Locker front, Torsen rear Torque Monsters, Magnaflow, duals; Explorer EATC, steering wheel controls, consoles Bilstein 7100 reservoir shocks, Cadillac/Mustang SVO rear discs, Duff traction bars CarDomain Ford owners' manuals ONLINE, then click on "Glovebox"

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10-01-2007, 06:42 PM	#3
Badam Wannabe Elite Explorer Cleveland, Ohio '97 Ranger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thank you so much... i thought my truck was going to explode! so my second question is, how do i turn that alarm off??? Brett~

08-03-2012, 06:57 PM	#5
colodude Wannabe Elite Explorer 1998 Ranger Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	I have same problem. Glad to hear something that made sense. My light indeed was out, and I wondered where it went to....