Airbag light on or airbag light flashing? This video will show you how to diagnose and fix a flashing airbag light. The flashing means that there is a fault with the system. You can read the number of flashes and it will give you a code (codes listed below for ford ranger and Mazda B3000). If your code is not listed, just google the year, make and model of your car along with "airbag light code" (ex. 2001 Mazda B3000 airbag light code).
In this case it was code 4-6 which is the drivers side seat-belt pretensioner circuit which is cause by the wire/clip under the seat coming loose or getting moisture in it. Just separate the clip and spray some wd40 or electric cleaner in there and reconnect.
Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Mazda B3000 Airbag codes (2000-2005)
15- drivers side air bag circuit shorted
16- passenger side air bag circuit shorted
19- restraint control module (RCM) memory full
24- restraint control module (RCM) internal fault
25- passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch fault
27- passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) warning lamp inoperative
29- Incorrect Vehicle Identification Code
32- driver air bag circuit resistance high
33- passenger air bag circuit resistance high
34- driver air bag circuit resistance low
35- passenger air bag circuit resistance low
43- front impact sensor
46- drivers side seat-belt pretensioner
47- passenger side seat-belt pretensioner
Radio Shack Light Part #: 272-334
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14 thoughts on “Air bag light flashing, how to diagnose and fix”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Devin Lewis says:

    I have that air bag light flashing in my ranger and I think I counted 29 what code is 29???

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tony Nunez says:

    What about the 2004 Infiniti QX56? Thank you.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mekhi Gooden says:

    I know this is an old video but whats the part number or name for that connector under seat

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Justin Brownlee says:

    Hey @chrisfix. I have a 2010 ford F-150. My passenger airbag light turns on only when a passenger is in the car. How do I fix this?

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tom Nguyen says:

    What if it blinks once and blinks six times? I’m guessing code 16 what can I do? Mazda cx-5 2016

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars יוני עמרם says:

    Wow it worked thanks
    a lot man

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Edward Gonfindini says:

    I have a 2006 ford van. Two problems, i removed passenger seat for more room, airbag light is now on as you showed circuit now interupted. Could i make a make jumper to temporairily fix this until i reinatall seat? Second before this the seatbelt warning chime and light was staying on even after seatbelt was on. Is the belt tongue and socket faulty? Thanks

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dionisio Alfafara says:

    Thank you man 😊

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Eccentrick21 says:

    Watching this video on October 3rd 2023 and Chris mentioned Radio Shack and this video was made 9 yrs prior and Radio Shack is non existent now.

    Let me go hug my grandma ❤

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mario Patino says:

    I’m getting code 22

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Potato Gaming says:

    Didn’t realize how old this video was until I heard RadioShack 🥲

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jeffrey Gleaves says:

    Perfect! I had the same code and figured it was a high dollar airbag needing replaced. One shot of WD40 and that damn light went away! I have a 2002 Ford Ranger and you've been curing a lot of headaches for me. I appreciate ya.

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Ariel Cruz says:

    Hey Chris what is code 42 for my ranger 2004 on the Air bag

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars JRS Crappie Fishing says:

    Hi makes sense I have 2001 Ford Ranger 4.0 the code 46 I did what you said still throws code 46 do you know why the fix doesn’t work anything else I can try

    Thanks Jerry

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