Deployed pretensioner??

[fordhead!]

Hello, the airbag light has been turning on since I bought the car used. The code it's flashing is 34. I don't know if the pretensioner has been deployed or not. Here is a picture.

http://www.imagebam.com/image/ca125c338352108


Thank you.

 

[BigRondo]

Sorry, but I can't tell if it has been deployed or not.

Many have fixed this issue by checking the connector and making sure that it is fully seated. I did this on the driver side when I was getting LFC 33. Worth a shot since it won't cost anything but your time.

Having said that:

Ford has a TSB for this problem. Here it is. It is basically just a new wiring assembly.

TSB
03-11-3 ELECTRICAL - AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2292

Publication Date: May 20, 2003

FORD: 2002-2003 EXPLORER
MERCURY: 2002-2003 MOUNTAINEER


ISSUE:
Some 2002-2003 4Dr Explorer/Mountaineer vehicles may exhibit an air bag warning lamp illuminated with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) B2292 and Light Flashing Code (LFC) 33 (Driver seat pretensioner fault), OR LFC 34 (Passenger seat pretensioner fault). This may be caused by intermittent pretensioner connection at either seat belt buckle.

ACTION:
Install pretensioner kit for affected side(s) by build date/color. Refer to the following Service Information for details.

SERVICE INFORMATION

Obtain correct Service Kit and refer to instruction sheet included with kit for installation instructions.

2002 Model Year Through 3/3/02 Build Dates

Medium Dark Parchment 1L2Z-78610E22-AAA
Midnight Black 1L2Z-78610E22-AAB
Dark Graphite 1L2Z-78610E22-AAC
2002/2003 Model Years 3/4/02 Through 1/17/03

Medium Dark Parchment 1L2Z-78610E22-BAA
Midnight Black 1L2Z-78610E22-BAB
Dark Graphite 1L2Z-78610E22-BAC

PART NUMBER PART NAME
1L2Z-78610E22-AAA Pretentioner Service Kit - Medium Dark Parchment - Through 3/3/02
1L2Z-78610E22-AAB Pretentioner Service Kit - Midnight Black - Through 3/3/02
1L2Z-78610E22-AAC Pretentioner Service Kit - Dark Graphite - Through 3/3/02
1L2Z-78610E22-BAA Pretentioner Service Kit - Medium Dark Parchment - 3/4/02 Through 1/17/03
1L2Z-78610E22-BAB Pretentioner Service Kit - Midnight Black - 3/4/02 Through 1/17/03
1L2Z-78610E22-BAC Pretentioner Service Kit - Dark Graphite - 3/4/02 Through 1/17/03

Good luck getting it sorted.

Please keep us posted as feedback helps others reading this post looking for a fix to the same or similar issue!

 

[fordhead!]

I have read (and I can tell using a multimeter), that the yellow connector underneath the seat has a resistor connecting both wires.

I guess I cannot just cut the wires and solder new connectors. What did you do with yours?

 

[fordhead!]

The pretensioner was indeed deployed. It read 85 ohms when I took it out. I bought a new one and light is gone. It seems like pretensioners may deploy while airbags may not.

Thank you