2002 airbag light problem

[EK98]

We have a 2002 and the airbag light just came on. Manual says to go get it serviced, and I am wondering if this is really necessary. What does this mean and what do you think I should do? I checked the flashing code that the light gives and it appeared to be 3-4-3-4.

Thanks for any help!

 

[BrooklynBay]

WWW.VeryUseful.Com has a list of SRS codes. It says: 34 Driver Side Air Bag Circuit Low Resistance or Shorted. It could be a short or just a bad connection which usually indicates a high resistance code. Clean the yellow connector under the seat, and clear the code. See if the code comes back.

 

[EK98]

Thanks I'll have to do that. So the mustangs use the same codes as our explorers? Also to get the code cleared, will taking it to autozone work or do I have to go to Ford? Thanks

 

[BrooklynBay]

They are Ford codes. They are a little different in certain years. That website has listings for other years too. You could either clear the code with a scanner which is capable of reading these codes, or you could disconnect the battery, and reconnect it after a few minutes. Your vehicle will have to go through a new learning process at this point, so it may feel funny for about 10 miles or so.