Mick, Sure you could always try cleaning Electrical Connectors, use connector cleaner. Sometimes on older vehicles, unplugging and replugging helps with grounding problems. In this case, with the Impact Sensor, I'd be surprised if it helps, but it is right there in the salt spray. If the Sensor is cracked at all, replace it! - Stiles
Mario, Yes, you should disconnect the Battery prior to doing any SRS work. Like I probably stated in the video, I'm not big on disconnecting the Battery for most Electrical Tasks, however, the Air Bag System (Ford calls SRS) is different. The risk of setting off an Air Bag far out weighs the effort of removing the Negative Battery Terminal. - Stiles
Stack, For me, of course, they are 2 separate issues, just happened close to the same time. The link for the video is below! - Stiles ABS Fault Light & Air Bag (SRS) Fault Light, Troubleshoot & Correct OBDII Faults ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fGSqk5AtQ5A.html
Adam, Yes, it could be and is a likely cause. The beeping sounds like the Air Bag System or more properly the SRS, Fault. You could also have a problem with the Air Bags themselves, the Clock Spring under the Steering Wheel, or you may have a Seat Belt Switch (or Switch Connector) issue. The Seat Belt Switch Connectors (one for each Seat) lays on the Carpet under the Seat and may get moisture/corrosion in it, causing a poor connection. If you have this beeping sound , you likely have an Indicator Light on, on the Instrument Panel. Some (not all) OBDII Code Reader will read the SRS Faults also, get access to one and have it read your fault to determine your problem. Let me know how it goes! - Stiles
@@adamr3028 Yep, probably a coincidence. If all or some of you Steering Wheel Switches either do not work or do not illuminate, then this reinforces the idea that the Clock-Spring may be bad. I'd still put a Code Reader on your Truck. - Stiles
I have a 2004 F150 Lariate and the airbag light in the cluster stays on continuously along with the slot light above the radio for the passenger airbag. The passenger light also stays on continuously whether someone is in the seat or not. Do you think the front crash sensor is the culprit? I have only visually looked at the sensor but have not removed it for inspection.
Ron, No, not the Impact Sensor, I would bet its the connector to the seat sensor under the seat. I'd start by inspecting the connector for damage, take it apart and clean it with Electrical Contact Cleaner (CRC or equal; amzn.to/3DKfOQ3 ), apply Dielectric Grease and reconnect it. If it really looks corroded or dirty, connect and disconnect a couple of times. if it did look dirty and it was laying on the floor or carpet under the seat, use a wire tie and get it up off the floor. If this doesn't do it, get someone or get a reader (Scan Tool OBD2 Eng/ABS/SRS/Tran Launch CRP123-2022; amzn.to/3LtgtIQ ) to read the Restraint System Codes, if any, see my sister video to the one you commented on, link below. Let me know how it goes! - Stiles ABS Fault Light & Air Bag (SRS) Fault Light, Troubleshoot & Correct OBDII Faults ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fGSqk5AtQ5A.html
@@StilesAutomotive thank you for your reply! I have looked under the seat for any loose connection but everything looked good as far as that goes. I will dig deeper per your recommendation to inspect the connector and take apart to clean it, etc. should I disconnect the negative battery cable to do this as a safety precaution? Thanks again!
Daniel, The Bolt has Nickle AntiSeize on it and the Connector, Dielectric Grease. See the video description for a link to the Amazon Page for each. - Stiles
George, I don't know of the test, but you are probably right. It is probably a simple resistance check, Mine, came apart (or fell apart) on me, so I can't play with my old one. It went in the trash and not the recycle bin, I bet. - Stiles
