Pugulis
CEG'er
I'm getting an airbag flashing code of 42. That's supposed to be the drivers side crash sensor fault. Does anyone know where this is located and maybe have some pics?
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Airbag code 42
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FIND
Addicted CEG'er
Just behind the bumper. Do a search and you will find a bunch of information on fixing this fault.
Brokendown
CEG'er
I have the same code, but I haven't taken the time to search for anything. If you find anything let me know, but I will also start searching around. I know the sensor is right behind the bumper, towards the top of the radiator, it is a little black box. The connector for it is a triangle, you have probably seen it before. The connector sits towards the bottom of the engine bay in the front on the driver side. If I find anything I will let you know.
NIghthawk1824
CEG'er
same code i have had since i bought the car in 2008, so keep me informed on any fix,
FIND
Addicted CEG'er
It is a common problem. Search the forums.
All you do is disconnect your battery for 5-10 minutes so the airbag system discharges. Unplug the sensor, clean the pins, and plug it back in.
All you do is disconnect your battery for 5-10 minutes so the airbag system discharges. Unplug the sensor, clean the pins, and plug it back in.
Brokendown
CEG'er
Thanks FIND...since school is out I don't have any time anymore in between classes to browse the forums. If I have time tomorrow I can try this and let you guys know how it goes!
I'm getting an airbag flashing code of 42. That's supposed to be the drivers side crash sensor fault. Does anyone know where this is located and maybe have some pics?
My airbag light blinks/flashes in a certain rhythm. 1995 Contour GL 2.5l Duratec ATX. The OBD1 reader (fancy) does NOT show a code. How can I 'read' this airbag light code so I can start with the troubleshooting? Is the driver side crash sensor a typical problem to generate an airbag light code?
Edit: I also measured increased draw of 300mA (nothing on). When pulling fuse number 36 "Airbag", the draw drops to 30mA. That seems to indicat that something in the airbag circuit 36 is either malfunctioning (sensors) or a signal loss to ground (not a short, that would blow the 10A fuse) to account for the extra 270 mA (enough to drain the battery in a few days).
striker2
Official CEG Vendor
My airbag light blinks/flashes in a certain rhythm. 1995 Contour GL 2.5l Duratec ATX. The OBD1 reader (fancy) does NOT show a code. How can I 'read' this airbag light code so I can start with the troubleshooting? Is the driver side crash sensor a typical problem to generate an airbag light code?
count the flashes.
there will be a short pause between the 2 digits of the code and a long pause between codes (or repeating the code)
count the flashes.
there will be a short pause between the 2 digits of the code and a long pause between codes (or repeating the code)
I will do the 'counting' later today. Currently, the UIM etc. is off (changed the FPR, will swap out the EGR pressure sensors, try to take off the EGR itself; all to get rid of the long time, annoying 327 EGR code). Once it is back on, I can run the engine and count (assuming that the engine has to run to do the counting? Or is ignition on enough for the counting?).
striker2
Official CEG Vendor
ignition on should be enough to count the flashes.
Brokendown
CEG'er
By the way I disconnected the battery and cleaned the connector the best I could but it didn't help at all.