Airbag code 32, but everything still works
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Airbag code 32, but everything still works
Hey there. I have an '02 F150, and an airbag code 32. Looking around on this and other forums, it seems that when you have that code, either cruise or the horn isn't working, and you have to replace the clockspring. Well, both my horn and cruise work fine. Maybe my airbag doesn't work, but I haven't had any front end impact to test that one. 
Anyway, besides having the code itself, is there any other symptom that would lead me to believe I need to replace the clockspring?
Anyway, besides having the code itself, is there any other symptom that would lead me to believe I need to replace the clockspring?
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With the circuit resistance being high, I would think the clock spring is a logical place to start checking.
Thing is you would need to remove the airbag, and unhook the RCM ( Restraints Control Module ) and check for either of the wires to the airbag to have a high resistance.
The wire color code pairs :
Gray w/ White stripe wire
Gray w/ Orange Stripe wire.
The RCM on the '02 ( via parts location grid ) is shows as under the dash, where looks to be, just under the panel vent outlet ( maybe between this and the cluster ?? ).
Should be to the right of the OBD-II port ( and up behind the dash ).
Don't know how you feel about removing airbags, it is not high on my list of things to do.
I would think checking the clock spring 1st, as it seem this is where oxidation could accumulate on the contacts on the spring, where other connectors have the possibility of oxidation, but the probability of it is lower ( in contact and don't move ).
Checking from the airbag connector to the RCM connector would be a good place to start, again don't know how you feel about disabling the SRS and removing the airbags. The stories one hears, could just be that stories, then again...
With the circuit resistance being high, I would think the clock spring is a logical place to start checking.
Thing is you would need to remove the airbag, and unhook the RCM ( Restraints Control Module ) and check for either of the wires to the airbag to have a high resistance.
The wire color code pairs :
Gray w/ White stripe wire
Gray w/ Orange Stripe wire.
The RCM on the '02 ( via parts location grid ) is shows as under the dash, where looks to be, just under the panel vent outlet ( maybe between this and the cluster ?? ).
Should be to the right of the OBD-II port ( and up behind the dash ).
Don't know how you feel about removing airbags, it is not high on my list of things to do.
I would think checking the clock spring 1st, as it seem this is where oxidation could accumulate on the contacts on the spring, where other connectors have the possibility of oxidation, but the probability of it is lower ( in contact and don't move ).
Checking from the airbag connector to the RCM connector would be a good place to start, again don't know how you feel about disabling the SRS and removing the airbags. The stories one hears, could just be that stories, then again...