SRS - Intermittent Air Bag Light/DTC 32 Set: Overview

Article No.
95-20-1

10/11/95

AIR BAG - WARNING INDICATOR INTERMITTENTLY
FLASHES DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) 32 -
ESCORTS BUILT FROM 11/1/93 THROUGH 8/19/94 -
TRACERS BUILT FROM 11/15/93 THROUGH 9/9/94

FORD:
1994 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1994 TRACER

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to correct the equipment part number for the Rotunda Air Bag Simulator.

ISSUE:
The "Air Bag" warning indicator may intermittently flash and result in a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 32 on some vehicles. This can be caused by high resistance in the air bag circuit.

ACTION:
Diagnose air bag circuit and replace/repair one of the following:

^ Driver Side Air Bag Module

^ Multi-function Switch

^ Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor

^ Bridge Splice (Repair Kit)

Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 95-17-2
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage And Safety Restraint Systems Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

952001A Diagnose Air Bag Circuit 2.0 Hrs.
And Repair Splice 264
952001B Diagnose Air Bag Circuit 0.6 Hr.
And Replace Air Bag
Diagnostic Monitor
952001C Diagnose Air Bag Circuit 0.9 Hr.
And Replace Clock Spring
952001D Diagnose Air Bag Circuit 0.4 Hr.
And Repair Wires At
Monitor
952001E Diagnose Air Bag Circuit 0.6 Hr.
And Replace Driver's Air
Bag Module

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
14B056 X1

OASIS CODES: 104000, 203000, 203200, 206000