I had the airbag light suddenly turn on in my 2007 Ford Focus. When I would start the car, the airbag light would turn on and then turn off for about two seconds, and then it would turn on again and stay on while the engine was running. I have a lot of tools, but I didn't have a scanner that would read airbag codes. I followed the instructions in this video and put dielectric grease in the airbag connector. I also put dielectric grease in the electrical connectors that are under the front seats. I put everything back together and started up the engine. And...... No more airbag light! Thanks so much!
You simply deserve a medal!! I fix lots of things on our cars and yet I have never felt the urge to mess with the airbag on any of them. The airbag light started coming on intermittently on our 2005 Focus about two years ago and eventually just stayed on all the time. I was about ready to take it to the shop when I came across your youtube video and decided to go for it. Bought contact cleaner and dielectric grease and 30 minutes later the problem was solved! Thank you so much!!!
I used a 7/32" deep drive socket for the steering wheel bolts, and Super Lube for dielectric grease. Light went out! Let's see how this goes. Thanks for taking the time to post this most excellent and helpful video!
You are a genius! Not only that, you (through this video) taught my mechanics how to fix my airbag the easy way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I insisted they try your method first, and it worked. The ZWX steering column has extra moldings that I would not be able to handle. It only cost me a 1/2 Labor for my 2005 F.F ZWX Wagon!!!!! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
I'm so glad I found this video after a B2232 code appeared suddenly in my 2005 Focus ZXW. The fix worked perfectly. The most time-consuming part was getting the damned yellow connector to unplug (after a few years they always seem to stick, even with the release tab pressed).
Great video! Thank you for making this. I came up with the same code and found your presentation. Followed your steps and it worked perfect. You are truly a Rockstar brother!!!
Thanks, great tip , it worked perfectly on my sons 07 Focus. I got a quote from the local Ford dealer for $1268.00 for the repair. I was all in for $4.00 for the electrical grease, and 30 minutes of my time including the 15 min wait after disconnecting the battery . Cheers :)
I spent $129.95 for Regan Ford in Haverhill, MA to pull the codes and tell me I needed my airbag module AND my entire electronics cluster replaced...over $1200 of work! I saw your video, bought a $4 dollar tube of grease and followed your directions to a T. It worked!!! THANK YOU! You saved my family $1200!!!!!
FordTechMakuloco Why did mechanics at the dealer think I needed to replace my entire airbag module AND the electronics cluster?!? Were they shysters making more work than needed to be done?
I'm guessing they couldn't not find why they were getting a break in the connection code. Rather than follow the line and find it they suggested to replace the whole air bag and anything connected to the system.
I did not think the repair would work for me car. My car had deer damage and parking lot damage. I tried the repair and worked! Thank you very much! Though I did try and clean the pins a bit before the grease. I also slightly bent them for better contact.
Why does dielectric grease help? It's non-conductive. Is the problem lack of conductivity in the connecter, due to corrosion from old age? If so, contact cleaner like DeOxit would be better. Maybe this repair works bc you're cleaning the pins by just unplugging them & plugging them back in, idk
Just did the repair on a 2007 Focus and it worked great. I had to find a 7/32" Socket for the bolts and the catch on the plug was a real booger but it was real easy once I got the catch loose -- thanks for the video
Good video. Information that i needed. Light on my car keeps coming on after i honk the horn but goes off after i restart the engine. Only tging i have to say is your editing was off by a little bit. You disconnected tge battery to make the repair but when to show putting the airbag back on the orn goes off. Wouldnt honk if tge battery was disconnected. Follow up on this comment. Took your video and fixed my Focus. Just in time to get the safety inspection. Light hasnt come back on so that was the fix it needed. Thank you so much. Videos like these help us fix our vehicles with out spending lots of time trying to figure out the problem and how to fix it. Little things like the correct sockets and other tools makes it super fast to do repairs so thank you very much.
Thank you so much for the easy, clear, perfect video! My airbag light was bothering me ever since I bout my 2007 Focus in March. Such a quick easy fix, and it only cost me $1.49 for the grease. Already subscribed so I don't miss any other Focus fix videos!
@@cameronbevan4094 Yes, it really was! I would recommend cleaning the contacts first before applying the grease, but my light has stayed off since I did this.
@@sarahwear575 what would you clean it with?? i was thinkingvreplacing the seat, the belts, the module...i wouldnt even of thought of cleaning the pins
@@cameronbevan4094 I'm not sure what I would use to clean it. Ask the employees at your local auto parts store or Ford dealer, I'm sure they can tell you!
Is it pretty hard to tell if the bolts are completely loose? How hard do you need to pull on the airbag to get the clips to come out? I'm having trouble getting the airbag off the steering wheel Correction: It turns out I was using the wrong wrench socket size. I was using 6mm and switched to 7/32" and it worked like a charm. Airbag light is off now. Thanks!
This worked like a charm , thank you ! ( f0cus 2007- airbag light flashed off briefly after starting, then stayed on ) Saved me much work , i was ready to pull apart the clockwheel etc. Didn't have a 5.5 mm socket (is there such a thing ? ) - SAE 7/32 fit the nuts. Thank you for posting this vid.
So how come the negative battery terminal is off, yet you can honk the horn?! thanks for the video. You are the go-to guy when it comes to Ford products.
Very nice video. My fiancé's son has a 2008 Ford Focus with two airbag codes. B2296-20 and B2434-E0. The first one is for an impact sensor error and the second one is for a driver's seat buckle switch circuit short to ground. I'm not sure where the first code is referring to unless it's referring to the sensor behind the grill in front. The second one is pretty self explanatory but I couldn't find much info online about either code. I've never worked on airbag stuff before so I'm a little leery about even trying. I know to disconnect the battery before messing with anything but that is about all. Any tips on addressing these two codes?
Thanks so much for this video. I did this about 10 months ago on my 06 Focus ZXW and it worked like a charm. The light just started coming back, however. Codes 1932 and 2232. Should I try and re-apply, or is it time to go to the dealer?
Thanks for this info. I couldnt find a 5.5 mm either. Found a 5mm and 6.5mm in my tool box. Read your comment and reached for the 7/32. Took off bolts and made the fix. Thank you
Thanks so much for this video! I have a 2005 Ford focus that I bought in 2008 with about 50K miles. The airbag light came on at about 65K miles and I was told I needed to replace the clock spring. Same thing happened at about 120K miles so I replaced it again. The third time the airbag light came on I did not bother replacing it. It now has 325K miles. I came across your video yesterday and today I went out and bought some dielectric grease and a 5.5 mm socket. 30 minutes later I was done and the airbag light was off just as you said it would be! I should have done this a long time ago…I hope the light will stay off as I drive around tomorrow and the days afterwards.
Just curious. Assuming no other issues other than the airbag light is on due to lack of dielectric grease, would the airbag have functioned as designed in case of an accident? Or is it disabled if the light is on? And, now that it has the grease and the light is off, is it safe to assume it will work as designed? Thanks!
I have a 2002 Ford Focus which just got rejected for inspection due to Air Bag Module? My air bag light does not come on. Is it possible to rebuild/reset or get another one from a salvage yard? I will not pay Ford Parts 400.00 for a Module. Please advise.
This definitely works, but remember not to take your car in for a state inspection right away after disconnecting the battery. I just got rejected because the codes had been reset - will need to drive the car 100 miles or so before I take it back.
Thanks again! It worked just as you said it would. I took my focus in the next morn for safety and emissions. It failed emissions, they called and asked if i had replaced or disconnected the battery. Oops, yes i did. I had to drive it between 50 to 100 mes before they could do emissions. After that all when well.
Well, didn't need another big bill fixing up a wrecked 05 Ford Focus ZX3. Had an air bag light on, checked all the fuses but didn't want to spend alot to fix the problem. Googled the issue and this came up on You Tube. Did the procedure as he describes and wala, no more air bag light. This might not have been the trouble but other than time there was no cost to me. Try this first before you spend big bucks getting some garage to charge you $90.00/hr for diagnosis and if it's not a Ford garage they may not even know about the TSB, technical service bulletin, from Ford.
I have a 2007 Ford Focus that continues to have an air bag fault. The Clock spring has been lubed, already. The car has been at an auto repair shop since this past Monday. They tried to install a new Clock spring and said that the steering assy. was in the process of collapseing. They destroyed the new Clock spring and Ford said the steering wheel is designed to do that. Now there going to an auto salvage yard and get a complete steering assy. and replace the new, damaged assembly. What is your opinion ?
@@oscarmarquina513 You want to disconnect the battery - and leave time for residual power in the system to dissipate - any time you're working with an airbag system. You may be perfectly fine leaving the battery connected - or you could potentially set off something: your call.
Hello, I have been looking for the dialectic grease, but can only seem to find it on Amazon. Is there another kind that will work? Also, to get the code is there a specific air bag reader, it will the ones that auto zone uses work? Thank you!
Removing the connector was too difficult. Protection ring around the locking tab cracked and top of connector started to crack. Cheap plastic. I have always had a problem with automobile multi-pin connectors, with locking tabs. Any Mechanic hints you can pass along to ease in removal?
I took my '06 focus into the dealership, suspecting i have this problem, but am not comfortable working on my airbags myself. They said I had to replace my airbag module before they could run more tests and find out what else was wrong. Although he said they tested this I don’t believe him 1) Because he wasn't the person that worked on my car and 2)Later in the conversation thought I had a red pickup. Is there any way to test this? Is it just a coincidence KCarubia was also told to replace their airbag module? I would love to get some advice before I spend $1000+ on this.
Sophie Aubrey Never seen one go bad ever. Lets just put it this way airbags are made to such strict quality standards we only change them after a crash that is how reliable they are. Perform what I show first and go from there it is very easy just follow my steps and make sure the battery is disconnected and isolated for 10 minutes or more before working on it.
Will the airbag fault read on a basic DTC reader? Does it need to? My daughter is driving in for Christmas and I need to tackle this. The last time this happened the dealer replaced the clock spring $$$$$, maybe this is the fix I need to try first but I don't have any other test equipment other than an OxGord CAN OBD II MS300 obd2 Scanner Tool.
How come you were able to actuate the horn with the battery disconnected? By the way, excellent advise about leaving the airbag face up when working. That is the proper way to handle these modules. Was the airbag light flashing or stayed solid on?
It flashes the code at first then goes solid. I was able to honk the horn because I have gotten complacent around airbags and don't disconnect the battery negative for most airbag work, but it is not the safe way so I don't advertise that fact.
My air bag light first started coming on when I press the horn and it used to go off when I turned the car off, but now it is permanently on. I will try this first.
Had the exact same problem with mine. Hated to use horn cause light would come on. Turned off car and light would reset. This fix worked and i can use the horn without worrying if tge light will come on.
So I did this, and it worked..... sort of. My airbag light went out, but my FIXD is still showing the codes. Is there like a waiting period for the codes to reset, or......?
Hello me again another question 44 code airbag how do you fix 1997 Ford F 150 XLT extended cab and if you could could you show a brief video on location and how to determine the cause at your convenience no rush keep up the good videos proud 1997 Ford owner
Mike Plants Go right for the right hand front crash sensor and clean the ground it is mounted to. There may be a wire on it where it bolts through but mainly you want to remove the bolt that bolts it to the body and clean the threads and mounting boss reinstall and then cycle key on to test for the light to prove out.
I have a 2003 zts I replace my front drives car set now my air bag light stay on and my set belt light will go off and on stop after a bet of driving but air bag stay on you think this may be my problem
Thanks for posting this video. This is really informative. I have a 2007 Mazda 3 with the same DTC code (B2232). I checked the PIDs and found out that Driver‐side air bag module (inflator No.2) circuit resistance is high (10 Ohm). Do you think, I should give this method a try on my Mazda. Appreciate your help!
Got a 2007 transit connect & the light is on permanently (not flashing) I don't have any diagnostic equipment, Can I try your trick & would you recommend trying it before I take it to a dealer & get charged a small fortune?
I have a 2017 Fiesta ST was damaged eft side relaced air curtains drivers seat bag sensor in drivers door . Sent seatbelts and RCM to be reset . Air bag light on after installing parts Codes B1 4051:1a and B1 405:1-A-8B i clear with Scanner and these come back immediately . Any help would be greatly appreciated .
I got a 2005 Mazda 3 and got the same code: B2232. And the error : D.S CKT2 Open. I left it at my friends over the weekend and he did this tutorial but it's still there. Any suggestions? Maybe I should try and do it myself? If not, it mentions that it's "drivers side". Where would circuit 2 be?
No, the code was still there when I sold the car. However, what I would do is try to get another airbag from the junk yard and install it and see if its the bag itself.
I've got confusion. 2006 Focus with a B2234 code. I've done the grease in the connector twice and the code remains. Is there differences in electric grease? Could there be a different issue?
hola, reemplace mi volante de direccion, y encendió luz de airbag, dtc b2228? aun no he intentado tu metodo con la grasa dielectrica, esto podría funcionarme?
This worked for my 2007 Focus ST, but once I hooked the battery back up the horn won't work. It makes a clicking noise which sounds like its coming from right behind the instrument gauge
Hello! I´ve just finished reading all the people you have helped with this pro video being honest at all. I have a 2002 focus and have 2 problems(can´t get the codes): my horn isn´t working and my airbag light doesn´t appears when I turn on power neither start engine. Can I try this method? When an Airbag is disconnected the light should remain off? Thank you very much for your appreciated help.
Abraham Romo Horn is likely the horn itself they get corroded over time from the location they are at. When you turn the key on the airbag light never comes on for a few seconds to prove out and no beeping from cluster area?
FordTechMakuloco Understood, regarding the airbag light, answer is no, whenever I put the key and turn it just to give power it never comes on for few seconds neither when I start engine. There is no beeping from cluster area this is a used vehicle I bought, I´m guessing maybe someone deactivated the airbag light or in the worst case it doesn´t have anymore an airbag..
I have a 2006 Focus ST and drive it hard occasionally (ok daily). While pushing it, this light comes on. Goes away after start up. Does it sound like a clock spring or the connector? Which electrolytic stuff did you use?
VERY Relevant !! THANK YOU! Oct 31/18. Got it done. One pin got bent and i and continuous horn !! oops but with bright light I saw the pin got it straight. Actual went to ford and got the xg 12. Wish you had a way of categorizing your vids by year by model by repair? Only want your info!
The light was intermittent. It would come on after a few km, and go out when the vehicle was switch off. Then come on again after a few km of driving, now it's on constantly. Where in the 2010 fusion are these connectors located, do I have to remove the passanger air bag, if so any tip?
I have a air bag light illuminated in the dash of a 2010 ford fusion. I scanned it and got a B0028 code. "passenger side air bag deployment control. what do you recommend as a fix to this problem?
Did this just occur out of nowhere? I would disconnect the 2 connectors on the passenger airbag and reconnect most of the time that is all they need to clean them. Of course make sure you depower the system first.
FordTechMakuloco Worked beautifully! I felt like MacGuyver disconnecting the airbag, but after the assembly, everything worked beautifully! Oh and you don't need that fancy XG12 di-electric grease, I had a tube of XG3 and it worked just fine :)
tengo el mismo problema no lo puedo solucionar ayudame si pudiste no entiendo bien el idioma... se encendio la luz de bolsa de aire airba y no se quita. reinicio la computadora vuelve a salir
This trick worked for my 2007 Focus! Did not have time to do myself so took to dealer to check out. Dealer wanted to put in a new airbag for $1000+ dollars. Made him try this and light has stayed off, no problems.
I tried this twice and nothing changed the light is still on. I do not have cruise control. My horn still works. Would this be the clockspring that is bad?
I had the airbag light suddenly turn on in my 2007 Ford Focus. When I would start the car, the airbag light would turn on and then turn off for about two seconds, and then it would turn on again and stay on while the engine was running. I have a lot of tools, but I didn't have a scanner that would read airbag codes. I followed the instructions in this video and put dielectric grease in the airbag connector. I also put dielectric grease in the electrical connectors that are under the front seats. I put everything back together and started up the engine. And...... No more airbag light! Thanks so much!
Just did it on my 2007 Ford focus. Went from 6.4 to 3.1 ohms the airbag light has been on for three years is now off...thank you.
My mechanic gave me the error code but wouldn't go near fixing it -- your clear presentation walked me though it. Excellent teacher!
You simply deserve a medal!!
I fix lots of things on our cars and yet I have never felt the urge to mess with the airbag on any of them. The airbag light started coming on intermittently on our 2005 Focus about two years ago and eventually just stayed on all the time. I was about ready to take it to the shop when I came across your youtube video and decided to go for it. Bought contact cleaner and dielectric grease and 30 minutes later the problem was solved!
Thank you so much!!!
I used a 7/32" deep drive socket for the steering wheel bolts, and Super Lube for dielectric grease. Light went out! Let's see how this goes.
Thanks for taking the time to post this most excellent and helpful video!
You are a genius! Not only that, you (through this video) taught my mechanics how
to fix my airbag the easy way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I insisted they try your method first, and it worked.
The ZWX steering column has extra moldings that I would not be able to handle.
It only cost me a 1/2 Labor for my 2005 F.F ZWX Wagon!!!!!
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
I'm so glad I found this video after a B2232 code appeared suddenly in my 2005 Focus ZXW. The fix worked perfectly. The most time-consuming part was getting the damned yellow connector to unplug (after a few years they always seem to stick, even with the release tab pressed).
Great video! Thank you for making this. I came up with the same code and found your presentation. Followed your steps and it worked perfect. You are truly a Rockstar brother!!!
This was exactly what was wrong with my car thank you very much!!
Thanks, great tip , it worked perfectly on my sons 07 Focus. I got a quote from the local Ford dealer for $1268.00 for the repair. I was all in for $4.00 for the electrical grease, and 30 minutes of my time including the 15 min wait after disconnecting the battery . Cheers :)
+WC Mike Nice!
this worked on your 2007? i have a 2007 and the lights on
I used your tip on greasing the terminals in the steering wheel and it worked. The airbag light is no longer on. Thanks a million!
Good to hear, yes it really works been doing them for years.
Just did this fix. Worked perfectly on my mom's 05 Focus. She bought me lunch as a thank you.
I spent $129.95 for Regan Ford in Haverhill, MA to pull the codes and tell me I needed my airbag module AND my entire electronics cluster replaced...over $1200 of work! I saw your video, bought a $4 dollar tube of grease and followed your directions to a T. It worked!!! THANK YOU! You saved my family $1200!!!!!
Great to hear!
FordTechMakuloco Why did mechanics at the dealer think I needed to replace my entire airbag module AND the electronics cluster?!? Were they shysters making more work than needed to be done?
Bag I could see but cluster IDK unless they found another issue with it.
The air bag light has not come on since the dielectric grease fix. I had the car inspected today for my State Safety inspection. PASS.
I'm guessing they couldn't not find why they were getting a break in the connection code. Rather than follow the line and find it they suggested to replace the whole air bag and anything connected to the system.
I did not think the repair would work for me car. My car had deer damage and parking lot damage. I tried the repair and worked! Thank you very much! Though I did try and clean the pins a bit before the grease. I also slightly bent them for better contact.
Why does dielectric grease help? It's non-conductive. Is the problem lack of conductivity in the connecter, due to corrosion from old age? If so, contact cleaner like DeOxit would be better. Maybe this repair works bc you're cleaning the pins by just unplugging them & plugging them back in, idk
It’s not dielectric grease
Worked great on 2007 ford focus, crazy how a little grease helped turned it off, then again it is a Ford!
Just did the repair on a 2007 Focus and it worked great. I had to find a 7/32" Socket for the bolts and the catch on the plug was a real booger but it was real easy once I got the catch loose -- thanks for the video
Good video. Information that i needed. Light on my car keeps coming on after i honk the horn but goes off after i restart the engine. Only tging i have to say is your editing was off by a little bit. You disconnected tge battery to make the repair but when to show putting the airbag back on the orn goes off. Wouldnt honk if tge battery was disconnected.
Follow up on this comment. Took your video and fixed my Focus. Just in time to get the safety inspection. Light hasnt come back on so that was the fix it needed. Thank you so much. Videos like these help us fix our vehicles with out spending lots of time trying to figure out the problem and how to fix it. Little things like the correct sockets and other tools makes it super fast to do repairs so thank you very much.
This vid nailed it. Fixed the issue first take. Thanks for posting.
+Jonathan Paul Cool!
Thank you so much for the easy, clear, perfect video! My airbag light was bothering me ever since I bout my 2007 Focus in March. Such a quick easy fix, and it only cost me $1.49 for the grease. Already subscribed so I don't miss any other Focus fix videos!
my lights on right now, was it really that simple?
@@cameronbevan4094 Yes, it really was! I would recommend cleaning the contacts first before applying the grease, but my light has stayed off since I did this.
@@sarahwear575 what would you clean it with?? i was thinkingvreplacing the seat, the belts, the module...i wouldnt even of thought of cleaning the pins
@@cameronbevan4094 I'm not sure what I would use to clean it. Ask the employees at your local auto parts store or Ford dealer, I'm sure they can tell you!
@@sarahwear575 i just recently tried it...yes, it was that exact issue...i just couldnt believe it!
Is it pretty hard to tell if the bolts are completely loose? How hard do you need to pull on the airbag to get the clips to come out? I'm having trouble getting the airbag off the steering wheel
Correction: It turns out I was using the wrong wrench socket size. I was using 6mm and switched to 7/32" and it worked like a charm. Airbag light is off now. Thanks!
This worked like a charm , thank you ! ( f0cus 2007- airbag light flashed off briefly after starting, then stayed on ) Saved me much work , i was ready to pull apart the clockwheel etc. Didn't have a 5.5 mm socket (is there such a thing ? ) - SAE 7/32 fit the nuts. Thank you for posting this vid.
So how come the negative battery terminal is off, yet you can honk the horn?! thanks for the video. You are the go-to guy when it comes to Ford products.
Very nice video. My fiancé's son has a 2008 Ford Focus with two airbag codes. B2296-20 and B2434-E0. The first one is for an impact sensor error and the second one is for a driver's seat buckle switch circuit short to ground. I'm not sure where the first code is referring to unless it's referring to the sensor behind the grill in front. The second one is pretty self explanatory but I couldn't find much info online about either code. I've never worked on airbag stuff before so I'm a little leery about even trying. I know to disconnect the battery before messing with anything but that is about all. Any tips on addressing these two codes?
Thanks so much for this video. I did this about 10 months ago on my 06 Focus ZXW and it worked like a charm. The light just started coming back, however. Codes 1932 and 2232. Should I try and re-apply, or is it time to go to the dealer?
Thank you!! I did not have a 5.5 mm socket but 7/32 worked! Thank you very much for making this video. Worked like a charm!
Thanks for this info. I couldnt find a 5.5 mm either. Found a 5mm and 6.5mm in my tool box. Read your comment and reached for the 7/32. Took off bolts and made the fix. Thank you
worked perfectly for my 2007 focus! thank you so much!
im about to try this on my 07, im sitting here like🤔🤔🤔 is it really that simple
Thanks so much for this video! I have a 2005 Ford focus that I bought in 2008 with about 50K miles. The airbag light came on at about 65K miles and I was told I needed to replace the clock spring. Same thing happened at about 120K miles so I replaced it again. The third time the airbag light came on I did not bother replacing it. It now has 325K miles. I came across your video yesterday and today I went out and bought some dielectric grease and a 5.5 mm socket. 30 minutes later I was done and the airbag light was off just as you said it would be! I should have done this a long time ago…I hope the light will stay off as I drive around tomorrow and the days afterwards.
Just curious. Assuming no other issues other than the airbag light is on due to lack of dielectric grease, would the airbag have functioned as designed in case of an accident? Or is it disabled if the light is on?
And, now that it has the grease and the light is off, is it safe to assume it will work as designed?
Thanks!
I have a 2002 Ford Focus which just got rejected for inspection due to Air Bag Module? My air bag light does not come on. Is it possible to rebuild/reset or get another one from a salvage yard? I will not pay Ford Parts 400.00 for a Module. Please advise.
Thank you for making this video cause it helped me fixed my 2005 ford focus.
This definitely works, but remember not to take your car in for a state
inspection right away after disconnecting the battery. I just got
rejected because the codes had been reset - will need to drive the car
100 miles or so before I take it back.
Thanks again! It worked just as you said it would. I took my focus in the next morn for safety and emissions. It failed emissions, they called and asked if i had replaced or disconnected the battery. Oops, yes i did. I had to drive it between 50 to 100 mes before they could do emissions. After that all when well.
Your fix corrected my problem immediately!! Thank you so much!! ❤️
Watched this video, did what you said and it worked! Thanks alot. Saved me some cash.
Well, didn't need another big bill fixing up a wrecked 05 Ford Focus ZX3. Had an air bag light on, checked all the fuses but didn't want to spend alot to fix the problem. Googled the issue and this came up on You Tube. Did the procedure as he describes and wala, no more air bag light. This might not have been the trouble but other than time there was no cost to me. Try this first before you spend big bucks getting some garage to charge you $90.00/hr for diagnosis and if it's not a Ford garage they may not even know about the TSB, technical service bulletin, from Ford.
I have a 2007 Ford Focus that continues to have an air bag fault. The Clock spring has been lubed, already. The car has been at an auto repair shop since this past Monday. They tried to install a new Clock spring and said that the steering assy. was in the process of collapseing. They destroyed the new Clock spring and Ford said the steering wheel is designed to do that. Now there going to an auto salvage yard and get a complete steering assy. and replace the new, damaged assembly. What is your opinion ?
thank you. my air bag issue fix 🥰
You are the man! This works. I dont know if it just reset due to the disconnected battery but anyway the light is off. Thanks
+Zane Wright The RCM constantly monitors the airbags so if the fault is still present or pops up in the future the light will definitely come on.
Do you have to disconnect the battery to do this?? Cant just skip that and do everything eles
@@oscarmarquina513 You want to disconnect the battery - and leave time for residual power in the system to dissipate - any time you're working with an airbag system. You may be perfectly fine leaving the battery connected - or you could potentially set off something: your call.
Awesome video bro! It worked for my 2007 Ford Focus.
Thanks for the info.just worked on a 2007.awesome
thanks ! worked for me on a 2007 Focus
Works like a charm. the hardest part is getting the connector free.
Thanks a million. Worked perfect.
Hello, I have been looking for the dialectic grease, but can only seem to find it on Amazon. Is there another kind that will work? Also, to get the code is there a specific air bag reader, it will the ones that auto zone uses work? Thank you!
Removing the connector was too difficult. Protection ring around the locking tab cracked and top of connector started to crack. Cheap plastic. I have always had a problem with automobile multi-pin connectors, with locking tabs. Any Mechanic hints you can pass along to ease in removal?
I didn't think to use the ids to check the resistance of the air bag? How do you get to that pid in the data logger?
It is under the RCM pids.
I took my '06 focus into the dealership, suspecting i have this problem, but am not comfortable working on my airbags myself. They said I had to replace my airbag module before they could run more tests and find out what else was wrong. Although he said they tested this I don’t believe him 1) Because he wasn't the person that worked on my car and 2)Later in the conversation thought I had a red pickup.
Is there any way to test this? Is it just a coincidence KCarubia was also told to replace their airbag module?
I would love to get some advice before I spend $1000+ on this.
Sophie Aubrey Never seen one go bad ever. Lets just put it this way airbags are made to such strict quality standards we only change them after a crash that is how reliable they are. Perform what I show first and go from there it is very easy just follow my steps and make sure the battery is disconnected and isolated for 10 minutes or more before working on it.
Will the airbag fault read on a basic DTC reader? Does it need to? My daughter is driving in for Christmas and I need to tackle this. The last time this happened the dealer replaced the clock spring $$$$$, maybe this is the fix I need to try first but I don't have any other test equipment other than an OxGord CAN OBD II MS300 obd2 Scanner Tool.
I have code B1933, passenger open circuit. On my 2005 ford focus. Any recommendations for fixing that? Thanks
How come you were able to actuate the horn with the battery disconnected? By the way, excellent advise about leaving the airbag face up when working. That is the proper way to handle these modules. Was the airbag light flashing or stayed solid on?
It flashes the code at first then goes solid. I was able to honk the horn because I have gotten complacent around airbags and don't disconnect the battery negative for most airbag work, but it is not the safe way so I don't advertise that fact.
Thank you, I have similar issue and will handle the same way you did, but disconnecting the battery LOL
good idea
Hello there, it worked like a charm. Thank you!
sweet!
My air bag light first started coming on when I press the horn and it used to go off when I turned the car off, but now it is permanently on. I will try this first.
Had the exact same problem with mine. Hated to use horn cause light would come on. Turned off car and light would reset. This fix worked and i can use the horn without worrying if tge light will come on.
I have a question. What size socket in standard or millimeters is for the bolts on the back of the air bag horn pad cover on a 2007 Ford Focus
I DID IT, IT WORKED, YOU ARE THE MAN, THANK'S
I have an 07 and am lazy please tell me so I don't gotta play go find the weird half sized socket
Worked. Thanks for the clear instructions.
Bingo! Fix my issue on my mother's 2007 Ford Focus.
So I did this, and it worked..... sort of. My airbag light went out, but my FIXD is still showing the codes. Is there like a waiting period for the codes to reset, or......?
Hello me again another question 44 code airbag how do you fix 1997 Ford F 150 XLT extended cab and if you could could you show a brief video on location and how to determine the cause at your convenience no rush keep up the good videos proud 1997 Ford owner
Mike Plants Go right for the right hand front crash sensor and clean the ground it is mounted to. There may be a wire on it where it bolts through but mainly you want to remove the bolt that bolts it to the body and clean the threads and mounting boss reinstall and then cycle key on to test for the light to prove out.
I have a 2003 zts I replace my front drives car set now my air bag light stay on and my set belt light will go off and on stop after a bet of driving but air bag stay on you think this may be my problem
Thanks for posting this video. This is really informative.
I have a 2007 Mazda 3 with the same DTC code (B2232). I checked the PIDs and found out that Driver‐side air bag module (inflator No.2) circuit resistance is high (10 Ohm). Do you think, I should give this method a try on my Mazda. Appreciate your help!
Got a 2007 transit connect & the light is on permanently (not flashing) I don't have any diagnostic equipment, Can I try your trick & would you recommend trying it before I take it to a dealer & get charged a small fortune?
Good evening.
I have a Ford Ranger and it pop a B0043 code.
What coul it be?
I have a 2017 Fiesta ST was damaged eft side relaced air curtains drivers seat bag sensor in drivers door . Sent seatbelts and RCM to be reset . Air bag light on after installing parts Codes B1 4051:1a and B1 405:1-A-8B i clear with Scanner and these come back immediately . Any help would be greatly appreciated .
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I got a 2005 Mazda 3 and got the same code: B2232. And the error : D.S CKT2 Open.
I left it at my friends over the weekend and he did this tutorial but it's still there. Any suggestions? Maybe I should try and do it myself? If not, it mentions that it's "drivers side". Where would circuit 2 be?
Hi David, Did you ever fix this issue? I have the same code
No, the code was still there when I sold the car. However, what I would do is try to get another airbag from the junk yard and install it and see if its the bag itself.
Okay, I think i may just sell it then. It not worth the hassle. Thank you
Is this at all common on a 2000 ford taurus? My airbag light stays on also. Thanks for your time.
This is not common on the Taurus, rust on the front crash sensor mounting boss is most common on those.
that was my issue on my 2007. 5 minutes & done!
What about the plug into the clockspring same plating issue or no issues
I've got confusion. 2006 Focus with a B2234 code. I've done the grease in the connector twice and the code remains. Is there differences in electric grease? Could there be a different issue?
Michael Hensley Yes yours has a resistance that is too low and not too high, I would stop right there and take it to the dealer.
hola, reemplace mi volante de direccion, y encendió luz de airbag, dtc b2228? aun no he intentado tu metodo con la grasa dielectrica, esto podría funcionarme?
This worked for my 2007 Focus ST, but once I hooked the battery back up the horn won't work. It makes a clicking noise which sounds like its coming from right behind the instrument gauge
Hello! I´ve just finished reading all the people you have helped with this pro video being honest at all. I have a 2002 focus and have 2 problems(can´t get the codes): my horn isn´t working and my airbag light doesn´t appears when I turn on power neither start engine. Can I try this method? When an Airbag is disconnected the light should remain off? Thank you very much for your appreciated help.
Abraham Romo Horn is likely the horn itself they get corroded over time from the location they are at. When you turn the key on the airbag light never comes on for a few seconds to prove out and no beeping from cluster area?
FordTechMakuloco Understood, regarding the airbag light, answer is no, whenever I put the key and turn it just to give power it never comes on for few seconds neither when I start engine. There is no beeping from cluster area this is a used vehicle I bought, I´m guessing maybe someone deactivated the airbag light or in the worst case it doesn´t have anymore an airbag..
Abraham Romo i´ve already tried this video but noting happened, do you have any other idea? thanks
Yes take it to the dealer at this point.
horn works with the battery disconnected??? :)
+jimmymac yup I have gotten complacent working on airbag systems over the years. So yes the battery was disconnected but the key was off.
I enjoy your videos... I only watch you and of course Eric O (SMA) too many b.s. channels out there.. Thanks!!
I have a 2006 Focus ST and drive it hard occasionally (ok daily). While pushing it, this light comes on. Goes away after start up. Does it sound like a clock spring or the connector? Which electrolytic stuff did you use?
Actually, you said XG12 (Motorcraft). Is there an equivalent to something at an auto parts store.
I would do what I did in the video first. Get the codes read if you can. I use Motorcraft XG-12 Electrical Grease
Robert Nuno Yes there should be as long as it says electrical grease and is thin like in the video. Not the brake dielectric grease they sell.
The code is B2232.
Yep this should cure it.
VERY Relevant !! THANK YOU! Oct 31/18. Got it done. One pin got bent and i and continuous horn !! oops but with bright light I saw the pin got it straight. Actual went to ford and got the xg 12. Wish you had a way of categorizing your vids by year by model by repair? Only want your info!
ok its called search got it!
i have the same car with a B1932 and B2234 codes. I just replaced the clockspring. same thing.
You got any ideas of what to do next????
2234 light airbag. What is it?
The light was intermittent. It would come on after a few km, and go out when the vehicle was switch off. Then come on again after a few km of driving, now it's on constantly. Where in the 2010 fusion are these connectors located, do I have to remove the passanger air bag, if so any tip?
If you lower the glove box you should be able to access the connectors on the backside, make sure it is depowered first.
I have a air bag light illuminated in the dash of a 2010 ford fusion. I scanned it and got a B0028 code. "passenger side air bag deployment control. what do you recommend as a fix to this problem?
Did this just occur out of nowhere? I would disconnect the 2 connectors on the passenger airbag and reconnect most of the time that is all they need to clean them. Of course make sure you depower the system first.
I have a 2012 focus with the airbag light on. Any ideas?
No nothing common. I don't suggest you touch airbag systems unless it is something simple like what is shown in the video.
I have no way of getting the codes.
Is it ok to go ahead and try this method to ensure it's not just a bad connection?
thanks in advance
Yes pull battery negative for 10 min then perform this procedure reconnect as shown and you will know right away.
FordTechMakuloco
Worked beautifully! I felt like MacGuyver disconnecting the airbag, but after the assembly, everything worked beautifully!
Oh and you don't need that fancy XG12 di-electric grease, I had a tube of XG3 and it worked just fine :)
tengo el mismo problema no lo puedo solucionar ayudame si pudiste no entiendo bien el idioma... se encendio la luz de bolsa de aire airba y no se quita. reinicio la computadora vuelve a salir
This trick worked for my 2007 Focus! Did not have time to do myself so took to dealer to check out. Dealer wanted to put in a new airbag for $1000+ dollars. Made him try this and light has stayed off, no problems.
I tried this twice and nothing changed the light is still on. I do not have cruise control. My horn still works. Would this be the clockspring that is bad?
Austin Russell What code?
B1932. 05 focus
Time for the dealer then I wouldn't mess with the bags any more than this if your not trained in them .
Worked a treat for me 👌
2234 light airbag. What is it?
Will it throw codes like normal codes?
Thank you so much!!!!
Tks for you help in this point ;)
Do you have to disconnect the battery?
Yes
Is there a home software that can be used to scan the code?
Any home software usually only scan pcm codes
How did horn work id battery is of .....
+alba abroad I have gotten complacent over the years around airbags and left it on for customer convenience.
Thank u champ
So easy to do. No more light
Actually made since with keeping sharp object away from infrastructure of the air bag 😅😂😂
Sorry tin plating
Jesus Christ Bless you business