2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual The air bag restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed 
and the air bag modules reconnected when the system is 
reactivated to avoid non-
deployment in a collision, resulting in 
possible perso

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Pinpoint Test L: B1892 —
Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Shorted to Ground or Open 
Normal Operation 
The restraints control module (RCM) monitors its connection to the generic electronic mod

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
Key in OFF position. 
�z Connect the diagnostic tool. Scan Tool 
�z Key in ON position. 
�z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: 
Retrieve/Clear Continuous DTCs. 
�z Retrieve

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
Is the resistance less than 10,000 ohms?  L3 CHECK THE AIR BAG TONE WARNING INDICATOR MODULE 
CIRCUIT  �z
Measure the resistance between RCM C2041 pin 26, circuit 1083 
(LB/BK), harness side and GE

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Pinpoint Test M: DTC B1891 —
Air Bag Tone Warning Indicator Circuit Shorted to Battery or 
Ignition 
Normal Operation 
The restraints control module (RCM) monitors its connection to the generic elec

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual An air bag tone warning indicator circuit short to battery or ignition can be caused by: 
�za short to battery or ignition on circuit 1083 (LB/BK). 
�z a damaged or inoperative GEM. 
�z an RCM interna

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
Key in OFF position. 
�z Deactivate the system. Refer to  Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)  in the Diagnosis and Testing portion of this section. 
�z Key in OFF position. 
�z Disconnect:

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Pinpoint Test N: DTC B1869 —
Air Bag Indicator Inoperative 
Normal Operation 
The air bag indicator is designed to illuminate for 6 (+/- 2) seconds when the ignition switch is turned to 
the RUN pos