Not wearing your seatbelt may be illegal in your area. Once the normal loop fault is repaired, then the signal cross coupled diagnostics will resume. I requested that Ford reimburse me for the cost of the pretensioner buckle; however, Ford denied this request. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician verified the failure and replaced the seat belt buckle. Ford has denied any fault in air bag or seat belt function.
Remove the fitting safely clips by gently prying them off. The safety belt warning indicator lamp will flash 4 times per second for 3 seconds followed by a second series of 4 flashes per second for 3 seconds to confirm that the activation procedure was successful. Using a timing light the light will sync with the engine and show if the marks line up properly. Important Notes: Follow these instructions at your own risk! Knowing your airbag sensors' location will help you troubleshoot potential deployment problems. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Each one of our repair services comes with Lifetime Warranty and is protected by a secured database where we keep a record of all seat belts repaired in detail. I took my vehicle to a Ford dealership.
They told me that the deployable restraint system, specifically the pretensioner, had malfunctioned and possibly would fail to function as intended in the event of a crash. Underneath the passenger side of the truck you will find the starter. When returning home I called mike shad Ford in jacksonville Florida where I purchased it. If it is idling rough there is probably a larger problem in play. Most auto parts stores will read the trouble codes from the computer for you and help you track down the problem. Is your Ford seat belt locked? The contact stated that the driver's side seat belt buckle malfunctioned and caused the buckle not to latch. Remove 4 bolts from differential-end of drive shaft.
The Belt Minder is active from the time the truck leaves the factory. Simply add this Ford seat belt repair service to your cart and checkout! The beltminder activation or deactivation is confirmed by the following sequences: If the beltminder is enabled, this procedure will disable the beltminder for that specific seating position. Restore safety in your Ford and drive or sell the car you're rebuilding worry-free. It will take a 13mm socket and extension. A pulsed voltage from an electronic unit ~1993-1998 , a resistor ~0. Not wanting to risk injury in the event of a crash, I had the pretensioner replaced.
The top of the buckle was stuck downward and would not release for me to buckle it again. Here at Safety Restore, safety is our top priority and we take it very seriously. Raise and safely support the vehicle securely on jack stands. It is my understanding that some pretensioners have failed due to simple seat position adjustments, which, to me, is evidence of a poor design. Then you take off 5 or 6 bolts that holds the rotor on itself. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.
Pull the drive shaft toward the rear of the… 1st buy a new starter set the emergency brake and block the wheels raise the hood and disconnect the negetive battery cable and tie it away from the battery under the truck diconnect the cables from the starter making sure you know were they went zip tie or color code then simply unbolt remove and install your new starter,installation opposite of removal Disconnect the positive post of the battery cable. It is bolted to the bell housing of the transmission. Fuel Filter Location The fuel filter is located along the frame rail under the vehicle and is accessible only from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not repaired.
You are now able to re-use your existing Ford seat belt with our repair service! You should also contact your dealer if the lamp is activated when a child safety seat occupies the seat, because it should be deactivated for safety purposes. Place a pan under the transmission-end of drive shaft and have clean rags handy. I therefore called Ford Motor Company and tried to explain to the young lady whom answered the phone what happened telling her it needed to be put on a recall list she refused to listen and hung up. The service technician indicated that the restraint system is connected to my air bags, which might fail to work in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. I have the original pretensioner and all receipts available.
It's a combination of a sounding chime and the illuminating warning light on your instrument panel. Mark the differential and drive shaft before removing drive shaft. This is a serious safety issue, due to seat belt laws and regulations and passenger safety issues, and should be addressed and fixed on any Ford that is having such issues or similar issues. . Your seat belt or buckle pre-tensioner will be rebuilt to its factory condition! For the seating position being disabled, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled.