2003 FORD MUSTANG Workshop Manual

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Test Step  Result / Action to 
Take  N1 CHECK FOR A HARD OR INTERMITTENT DTC 
�z
Key in OFF position. 
�z Connect the diagnostic tool. Scan Tool 
�z Key in ON position. 
�z Enter the following diagnos

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual �z
Is the resistance less than 10 ohms?  N3 CHECK CIRCUIT 608 (BK/YE) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
�z
Key in OFF position. 
�z Disconnect: Instrument Cluster C220a. 
�z Measure the resistance to ground at i

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Pinpoint Test O: DTC B1870 —
Air Bag Indicator Shorted to Battery 
Normal Operation 
The air bag indicator is designed to illuminate for 6 (+/- 2) seconds when the ignition switch is turned to 
the

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual circuit, it will store a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B1870 in memory. 
If the RCM detects an air bag indicator failure in addition to another SRS failure, the RCM will send a 
signal to the generic

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual restraint system diagnostic tools must be removed prior to 
operating the vehicle over the road. NOTE: 
After diagnosing or 
repairing an SRS,  the restraint system diagnostic tools must be 
removed b

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual Pinpoint Test P: No Communication With The Restraints Control Module 
Normal Operation 
The RCM communicates with the scan tool using ISO 9141 communication mode through the data link 
connector (DLC)

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual reactivated to avoid non-
deployment in a collision, resulting in 
possible personal injury. NOTE:  Diagnostics or repairs are not to 
be performed on a seat equipped with a seat side air bag with the

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FORD MUSTANG 2003  Workshop Manual No 
GO to 
P4  . 
P4 CHECK CIRCUIT 70 (LB/WH) FOR SHORT TO GROUND 
�z
Measure the resistance to ground at DLC C251 pin 7, circuit 70 
(LB/WH). 
�z Is the resistance less than 10,000 ohms?  Yes 
REPAIR