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Old 02-15-2007 | 05:58 AM
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AirBag Light When turning right

After starting the vehicle everything is fine but when I turn the steering wheel about 360-400*° to the right airbag light turns on. How to fix it?
 
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Old 02-15-2007 | 06:57 AM
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First read the code. My experience would be the 'clock spring'. I don't know if any info here about it.
 
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Old 02-15-2007 | 08:21 AM
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Yeah, probably the clockspring...

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Old 02-15-2007 | 05:54 PM
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Next time you get home, leave the engine idling & find the EXACT spot that makes the light come on. Hold the wheel exactly there while you turn the key off, then back on (you don't have to crank the engine). That should set the code that will make the light flash. Count the flashes to form a 2-digit code, then search up the LFC (light-flash code) list that has been posted here.

These pics, diagrams, & their captions show how to get into the column & change the clock spring if you need to.
 
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Old 02-16-2007 | 06:51 AM
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That only works on reading codes in OBDI [pre-96] OBDII will require a scanner that will read airbag codes.
 
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Old 02-16-2007 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by torkum
That only works on reading codes in OBDI [pre-96] OBDII will require a scanner that will read airbag codes.

Not at all. Most vehicles still flash the two digit LFC when an SRS fault is detected.

However, the scan tool may be needed as some of the LFCs are not specific enough to perform a pinpoint diagnosis. A reminder that if a scan tool is need, the el-cheapos from the auto parts store won't cut it.

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Old 02-16-2007 | 01:06 PM
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You're thinking about the ENGINE fault code flashing technique.
 
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Old 02-16-2007 | 02:10 PM
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[QUOTE=Steve83]Next time you get home, leave the engine idling & find the EXACT spot that makes the light come on. Hold the wheel exactly there while you turn the key off, then back on (you don't have to crank the engine). That should set the code that will make the light flash. Count the flashes to form a 2-digit code, then search up the LFC (light-flash code) list that has been posted here.

I cannot locate the code list. Can you be more specific about the location? THANKS!
 
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Old 02-17-2007 | 02:53 AM
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What number is yours flashing?

Scroll to the bottom of the caption of this diagram. They should be almost the same as the later codes.

 
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Old 02-18-2007 | 02:41 AM
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Where can i Buy clockspring for E-150? It's not available in Ford in my country
 
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Old 02-18-2007 | 08:57 AM
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Where can i Buy clockspring for E-150? It's not available in Ford in my country

What country?

You'll probably have to find a US-based dealer (assuming your truck was built to US-specs) that will deal with the hassles of international shipping.

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Old 03-26-2007 | 09:54 AM
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What country?

You'll probably have to find a US-based dealer (assuming your truck was built to US-specs) that will deal with the hassles of international shipping.

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Philippines
 
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Old 03-26-2007 | 10:49 AM
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Have you checked online suppliers like RockAuto, 1stFordParts, TeamFordParts...?
 
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Old 07-16-2007 | 02:23 PM
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Have you checked online suppliers like RockAuto, 1stFordParts, TeamFordParts...?
They don't even know what clock spring is. I called all other ford dealers here in the country they don't have it
 
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Old 07-16-2007 | 10:55 PM
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Put your vehicle's year & model in your profile or your signature.

The official Ford name for the part is "airbag sliding contact", and it's a VERY common replacement part. They go bad OFTEN, so all the dealers have plenty of them, and many aftermarket companies are carrying them, too.

I haven't had to buy one yet, but several people on FSB & CVN have.
 



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