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Data Link Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Ford Mustang. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Connect NGS to data link connector, under instrument panel. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Rotate dial to DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK and press TRIGGER. If results of circuit 70 (Light Blue/White wire) is SYSTEM PASSED, then ISO 9141 communication link test passed (air bag diagnostic monitor). If any other display is returned, refer to DIAGNOSTIC SYMPTOMS table.

Fig 1: Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Gray Connector C276 Terminal ID
G96J05865Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Black Connector C277 Terminal ID
G96B05866Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
DIAGNOSTIC SYMPTOMS

Condition Test
Module Communication Error TEST A 
No Air Bag Warning Light TEST B 
Continuous Air Bag Warning Light TEST C 
Rapid Continuous Flashing Air Bag Warning Light TEST D 
Data Link Diagnostic Test Failure\Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor Communication Fault TEST E 
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) IDENTIFICATION

Fault Code Flash Code Description
B1342  24 Internal Microprocessor Fault (On-Demand Self-Test Only)
B1867  12/52 Low Battery Voltage
B1869 -- No Indicator/Inoperative Circuit
B1913  13/53 Air Bag Circuit Shorted To Ground
B1914  14/54 Impact Sensor Short To Ground
B1921  21 Diagnostic Monitor Not Mounted To Vehicle Properly
B1922  22 Safing Sensor Shorted To Battery Voltage
B1923  23 Memory Clear Circuit Improperly Grounded
B1924  24 System Disarm Failure Or Internal Diagnostic Monitor Fault
B1932  32 High Resistance Or Open In Driver-Side Air Bag Circuit
B1933  33 High Resistance Or Open In Passenger-Side Air Bag Circuit
B1934  34 Low Resistance Or Short In Driver-Side Air Bag Circuit
B1935  35 Low Resistance Or Short In Passenger-Side Air Bag Circuit
B1941  41 Right Front Impact Sensor Feed/Return Circuit Open
B1942  42 Left Front Impact Sensor Feed/Return Circuit Open
B1944  44 Right Front Impact Sensor Not Mounted To Vehicle Properly
B1945  45 Left Front Impact Sensor Not Mounted To Vehicle Properly