necessary. Go to step 7 .
6. Check for intermittent fault
Refer to continuous DTCs recorded in step 1 . If DTC retrieved in step 1 was an intermittent fault, check
for cause of intermittent short to ground or open in Black/Yellow wire. Attempt to recreate fault by
flexing wire harness and cycling ignition switch frequently. Repair any intermittent problems found. Go
to next step. If DTC retrieved in step 1 was not an intermittent fault. Go to next step.
7. Check for additional DTCs
Refer to continuous DTCs recorded in step 1 . If any continuous DTCs were retrieved, go to diagnostic
trouble code identification table for direction to appropriate test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE
(DTC) IDENTIFICATION table. DO NOT clear any DTCs until all DTCs have been resolved. If no
continuous DTCs were retrieved, reconnect air bag system. Activate air bag system. See ACTIVATING
SYSTEM under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Clear all DTCs. See CLEARING
FAULT CODES under DIAGNOSTICS.
Fig. 17: Identifying Restraints Control Module Pins
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
TEST C: AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT SHORT TO BATTERY VOLTAGE (DTC B1870)
2003 Ford Pickup F150
2003 ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Air Bag Restraint Systems - F150 Pickup