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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Airbags. Diagnosis and Testing

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DTC Chart: Restraints Control Module (RCM)

The diagnosis in this manual assumes a certain level of skill and knowledge of Ford-approved diagnostic procedures.
REFER TO: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).


RCM Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart


Trouble Code Description Action
B0001:11 Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control: short to ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: A (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0001:12 Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: A (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0001:13 Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control: open circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: A (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0001:1A Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control: circuit resistance below threshold
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: A (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0001:2B Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control: Signal Cross-Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0001:4A Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control: incorrect component installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0002:11 Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control: short to ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: B (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0002:12 Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: B (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0002:13 Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control: open circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: B (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0002:1A Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control: circuit resistance below threshold
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: B (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0002:2B Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control: Signal Cross-Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0002:4A Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control: incorrect component installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0004:11 Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Control: short to ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: C (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0004:12 Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Control: short to battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: C (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0004:13 Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Control: open circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: C (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0004:1A Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Control: circuit resistance below threshold
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: C (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0004:2B Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Control: Signal Cross-Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0004:4A Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Control: incorrect component installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0010:11 Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: D (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0010:12 Driver Side Front Stage 1 Deployment Control: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: D (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0010:13 Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control: open circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: D (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0010:1A Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control: circuit resistance below threshold
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: D (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0010:2B Passenger Side Front Stage 1 Deployment Control: Signal Cross Coupled
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0010:4A Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control: incorrect component installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0011:11 Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control: short to ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: E (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0011:12 Passenger Side Front Stage 2 Deployment Control: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: E (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0011:13 Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control: open circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: E (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0011:1A Front Passenger Stage 2 Deployment Control: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: E (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0011:2B Passenger Side Front Stage 2 Deployment Control: Signal Cross Coupled
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0011:4A Passenger Front Deployment Control 2: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0050:11 Driver Seat Belt Sensor: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: F (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0050:12 Driver Seat Belt Sensor: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: F (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0050:13 Driver Seat Belt Sensor: Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: F (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0050:1D Driver Seat Belt Sensor: Circuit Current Out of Range
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: F (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0050:2B Driver Seat Belt Sensor: Signal Cross Coupled
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0050:4A Driver Seat Belt Sensor: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0052:11 Passenger Seat Belt Sensor: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: G (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0052:12 Passenger Seat Belt Sensor: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: G (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0052:13 Passenger Seat Belt Sensor: Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: G (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0052:1D Passenger Seat Belt Sensor: Circuit Current Out of Range
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: G (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0052:2B Passenger Seat Belt Sensor: Signal Cross Coupled
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0052:4A Passenger Seat Belt Sensor: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B007E:11 Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner "C" Deployment Control: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: H (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B007E:12 Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Control "C": Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: H (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B007E:13 Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Retractor Control "C": Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: H (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B007E: 1A Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Retractor Control "C": Circuit Resistance Below Threshold
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: H (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B007E: 2B Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Control "C": Signal Cross Coupled
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B007E: 4A Driver Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Control "C": Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B007F:11 Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner "C" Deployment Control: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: I (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B007F:12 Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Control "C": Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: I (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B007F: 13 Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Control "C": Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: I (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B007F: 1A Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Control "C": Circuit Resistance Below Threshold
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: I (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B007F: 2B Passenger Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment Control "C": Signal Cross-Coupling
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B007F: 4A Passenger Seatbelt Pretensioner "C" Deployment Control: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0082:11 Passenger Seat Belt Load Limiter Deployment Control: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: J (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0082:12 Passenger Seat Belt Load Limiter Deployment Control: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: J (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0082:13 Passenger Seat Belt Load Limiter Deployment Control: Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: J (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0082:1A Passenger Seat Belt Load Limiter Deployment Control: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: J (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0082:2B Passenger Seat Belt Load Limiter Deployment Control: Cross-Communication Signal
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0082:4A Passenger Seat Belt Load Limiter Deployment Control: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00A0:09 Occupant Classification System: Component Failure
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: K (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00A0:4A Occupant Classification System: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: K (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00A0:63 Occupant Classification System: Circuit/Component Protection Time-out
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: K (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00A0:64 Occupant Classification System: Signal Plausibility Failure
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: K (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00A0:68 Occupant Classification System: Event Information
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: K (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00B5:11 Driver Seat Track Position Sensor: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: L (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00B5:12 Driver Seat Track Position Sensor: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: L (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00B5:13 Driver Seat Track Position Sensor: Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: L (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00B5:1D Driver Seat Track Position Sensor: Circuit Current Out of Range
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: L (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00B5:2B Driver Seat Track Position Sensor: Signal Cross Coupled
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00B5:4A Driver Seat Track Position Sensor: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00C5:11 Passenger Seat Track Position Sensor: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: M (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00C5:12 Passenger Seat Track Position Sensor: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: M (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00C5:13 Passenger Seat Track Position Sensor: Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: M (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00C5:1D Passenger Seat Track Position Sensor: Circuit Current Out of Range
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: M (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00K5:2B Passenger Seat Track Position Sensor: Signal Cross Coupled
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00K5:4A Passenger Seat Track Position Sensor: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00D5:11 Passenger Air Bag Disable Indicator: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: N (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00D5:12 Passenger Air Bag Disable Indicator: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: N (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00D5:13 Passenger Airbag Off Indicator: Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: N (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00D5:4A Passenger Airbag Disable Indicator: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1193:00 Crash Event Storage Full and Locked: no subtype information This DTC indicates that the vehicle has been involved in a crash. INSTALL a new RCM and crash sensors.
REFER TO: Inspection and Repair after Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deployment (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, General Procedures).
B11D8:12 Restraint Event Notification: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: O (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B11D8:14 Restraint Event Notification: Short to Ground or Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: O (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1404:11 Driver Side Airbag Deployment Control: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: P (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1404:12 Driver Side Airbag Deployment Control: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: P (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1404:13 Driver Side Airbag Deployment Control: Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: P (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1404:1A Driver Side Airbag Deployment Monitoring: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: P (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1404:2B Driver Side Airbag Deployment Control: Signal Cross-Coupling
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1404:4A Driver Side Airbag Deployment Monitoring: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1405:11 Driver Side Curtain 1 Deployment Control: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Q (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1405:12 Driver Side Curtain 1 Control: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Q (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1405:13 Driver Side Curtain 1 Deployment Control: Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Q (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1405:1A Driver Side Curtain 1 Deployment Monitoring: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Q (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1405:2B Driver Side Curtain 1 Deployment Control: Signal Cross-Coupling
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1405:4A Driver Side Curtain 1 Deployment Monitoring: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1407:11 Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Control: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: R (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1407:12 Passenger Side Airbag Control: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: R (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1407:13 Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Control: Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: R (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1407:1A Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Monitoring: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: R (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1407:2B Driver Side Air Bag Deployment Control: Signal Cross Coupled
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1407:4A Passenger Side Airbag Deployment Monitoring: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1408:11 Passenger Side Curtain 1 Deployment Control: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: S (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1408:12 Passenger Side Curtain 1 Control: Short to Battery
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: S (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1408:13 Passenger Side Curtain 1 Deployment Control: Open Circuit
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: S (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1408:1A Passenger Side Curtain 1 Deployment Control: Circuit Resistance Below Threshold
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: S (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1408:2B Passenger Side Curtain 1 Deployment Control: Signal Cross-Coupling
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: X (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1408:4A Passenger Side Curtain 1 Deployment Monitoring: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1413:11 Driver Front Airbag Sensor: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: T (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1413:4A Driver Front Airbag Sensor: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1413:81 Driver Front Airbag Sensor: Incorrect Serial Data Received INSTALL a new LH front impact sensor.
Refer to: Front Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B1413:93 Driver Front Air Bag Sensor: Inoperative
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: T (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1413:96 Driver Front Airbag Sensor: Internal Component Failure INSTALL a new LH front impact sensor.
Refer to: Front Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B1414:11 Driver Side Supplemental Restraint System Sensor 1: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: U (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1414:4A Driver Side Supplemental Restraint System Sensor 1: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1414:81 Driver Side Safety Sensor 1: Incorrect Serial Data Received INSTALL a new driver door side impact sensor.
Refer to: Front Door Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B1414:93 Driver Side Restraint System Sensor 1: Inoperative
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: U (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1414:96 Driver Side Supplemental Restraint System Sensor 1: Internal Component Failure INSTALL a new driver door side impact sensor.
Refer to: Front Door Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B1415:11 Driver Side Supplemental Restraint System Sensor 2: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: V (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1415:4A Driver Side Restraint Sensor 2: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1415:81 Driver Side Restraint Sensor 2: Incorrect Serial Data Received INSTALL a new LH rear pillar side impact sensor.
Refer to: Rear Pillar Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B1415:93 Driver Side Restraint Sensor 2: Inoperative
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: V (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1415:96 Driver Side Secondary Restraint Sensor 2: Internal Component Failure INSTALL a new LH rear pillar side impact sensor.
Refer to: Rear Pillar Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B1417:11 Passenger Front Airbag Sensor: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: W (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1417:4A Passenger Front Airbag Sensor: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1417:81 Passenger Front Airbag Sensor: Incorrect Serial Data Received INSTALL a new RH front impact sensor.
Refer to: Front Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B1417:93 Passenger Front Air Bag Sensor: Inoperative
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: W (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1417:96 Passenger Front Airbag Sensor: Internal Component Failure INSTALL a new RH front impact sensor.
Refer to: Front Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B1418:11 Passenger Side Secondary Restraint Sensor 1: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: V (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1418:4A Passenger Side Secondary Restraint Sensor 1: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1418:81 Passenger Side Restraint Sensor 1: Incorrect Serial Data Received INSTALL a new passenger door side impact sensor.
Refer to: Front Door Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B1418:93 Passenger Side Air Bag Sensor 1: Inoperative
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: V (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1418:96 Passenger Side Secondary Restraint Sensor 1: Internal Component Failure INSTALL a new passenger door side impact sensor.
Refer to: Front Door Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B1419:11 Passenger Side Secondary Restraint Sensor 2: Short to Ground
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: U (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1419:4A Passenger Side Secondary Restraint Sensor 2: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1419:81 Passenger Side Airbag Sensor 2: Incorrect Serial Data Received INSTALL a new RH rear pillar side impact sensor.
Refer to: Rear Pillar Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B1419:93 Passenger Side Restraint System Sensor 2: Inoperative
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: U (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1419:96 Passenger Side Secondary Restraint Sensor 2: Internal Component Failure INSTALL a new RH rear pillar side impact sensor.
Refer to: Rear Pillar Side Impact Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B142D:00 Pyrotechnic End-of-Life Activation Performed: No Subtype Information INSTALL a new RCM and PERFORM PMI. Use Actuator Data when performing PMI for this DTC.
Refer to: Restraints Control Module (RCM) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B1469:4A Unused Satellite Restraint Sensor 1: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B146A: 4A Unused Satellite Restraint Sensor 2: Incorrect Component Installed
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Y (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U0028:08 Vehicle Communication Bus A: Bus Signal/Message Failures
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Z (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U0028:88 Vehicle Communication Bus A: Bus Off
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: Z (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U0100:00 Lost Communication with ECM/PCM A: No Sub Type Information
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: II (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U0154:00 Lost Communication with Occupant Classification System Module: No Sub Type Information
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: BB (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U0155:00 Lost Communication with Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: CC (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U0253:00 Lost Communication with Auxiliary Protocol Interface Module: No Sub Type Information
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: DD (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U0300:00 Internal Control Module Software Incompatibility: No Sub Type Information PERFORM the PMI. RETRIEVE the RCM diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). If RCM DTC U0300:00 is retrieved on demand during the self-test, INSTALL a new RCM.
REFER TO: Restraints Control Module (RCM) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
U0401:00 Incorrect data received from ECM/PCM A: no subtype information CHECK for additional RCM and PCM diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). CHECK and REPAIR any DTCs that are retrieved. For RCM DTC information, refer to the RCM DTC Chart. For PCM DTC information, refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
U0423:00 Invalid Data Received from Instrument Panel Control Module: No Sub-type Information CHECK for additional RCM and IPC diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). CHECK and REPAIR any DTCs that are retrieved. For RCM DTC information, refer to the RCM DTC Chart. For IPC DTCs:
REFER TO: Instrument Cluster, Message Center and Warning Chimes (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Message Center and Warning Chimes).
U0423:81 Invalid data received from instrument panel cluster module: invalid serial data received CHECK for additional RCM and IPC diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). CHECK and REPAIR any DTCs that are retrieved. For RCM DTC information, refer to the RCM DTC Chart. For IPC DTCs:
REFER TO: Instrument Cluster, Message Center and Warning Chimes (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Message Center and Warning Chimes).
U0554:00 Invalid Data Received from Auxiliary Protocol Interface Module: No Sub Type Information CHECK for additional RCM and APIM diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). For RCM DTCs, RETURN to the beginning of this chart. For APIM DTCs, refer to the appropriate section in Group 415 for the procedure.
U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information CHECK the vehicle history for recent service actions involving this module. This DTC is set due to incomplete or incorrect PMI procedures. If recent service work has been performed on this module, REPEAT the PMI procedure specified by the diagnostic scanner, using the factory data.
U2101:00 Control Module Configuration Incompatible: No Sub Type Information PERFORM the PMI using the factory data. RETRIEVE the RCM diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). If RCM DTC U2101:00 is retrieved on demand, INSTALL a new RCM. Use the factory data when performing the PMI for this DTC.
REFER TO: Restraints Control Module (RCM) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
U2200:00 Control Module Configuration Memory Corrupt: No Sub Type Information INSTALL a new RCM and PERFORM the PMI using the diagnostic scanner. Use the factory data when performing the PMI for this DTC.
REFER TO: Restraints Control Module (RCM) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
U2300:55 Central configuration: not configured
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: EE (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U2300:64 Central configuration: signal integrity failure
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: EE (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U3000:46 Control module: calibration / parameter memory failure INSTALL a new RCM. Using the diagnostic scanner, PERFORM the PMI using the factory data.
REFER TO: Restraints Control Module (RCM) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
U3000:49 Control Module: Internal Electronic Failure INSTALL a new RCM. Using the diagnostic scanner, PERFORM the RCM PMI. If DTC U2200:00 is also present, use the factory data when performing the PMI for this DTC.
REFER TO: Restraints Control Module (RCM) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: FF (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: FF (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).

DTC Chart: Occupant Classification Sensing Module (OCSM)

The diagnosis in this manual assumes a certain level of skill and knowledge of Ford-approved diagnostic procedures.
REFER TO: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).


OCSM Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart


Trouble Code Description Action
B0061:11 Passenger Seat Belt Tension Sensor: short to ground
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: GG (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0061:12 Passenger Seat Belt Tension Sensor: short to battery
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: GG (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0061:13 Passenger Seat Belt Tension Sensor: open circuit
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: GG (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B0061:64 Passenger Seat Belt Tension Sensor: signal implausible
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: GG (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00C0:11 Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor "A": Short to Ground INSTALL a new OCS sensor.
REFER TO Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B00C0:12 Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor "A": short to battery INSTALL a new OCS sensor.
REFER TO Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B00C0:16 Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor "A": Circuit Voltage Below Threshold INSTALL a new OCS sensor.
REFER TO Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B00C0:49 Front passenger seat occupant classification sensor "A": internal electronic failure INSTALL a new OCS sensor.
REFER TO Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B00C0:7B Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor "A": Low Fluid Level
  • CHECK the OCS for damage and proper installation.
  • If damage is found, CORRECT the cause of the damage and, if necessary, INSTALL a new OCS.
    REFER TO: Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
  • If any installation concerns are found, CORRECT the OCS installation. Refer to the OCS Removal and Installation procedure, if necessary, to ensure the sensor hose is not kinked and is routed correctly.
    REFER TO: Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
  • If no damage or installation concerns are found, INSTALL a new OCS.
    REFER TO: Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
B00C2:11 Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor "C": short to ground
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: HH (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B00C2:12 Passenger Seat Occupant Classification Sensor "C": Short to Battery
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: HH (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
B1193:00 Crash Event Storage Full and Locked: no subtype information CLEAR the OCSM diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and REPEAT the Self-Test. If DTC B1193:00 returns, INSTALL a new OCS sensor. INSTALL a new OCS sensor.
REFER TO: Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
U0100:00 Lost Communication with ECM/PCM A: No Sub Type Information
Refer to: Pinpoint Test - DTC: II (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U0151:00 Lost communication with restraints control module: no subtype information
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: JJ (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U0401:00 Incorrect Data Received from ECM/PCM 'A': No Sub Type Information PERFORM the PCM self-test. REFER TO the PCM/ED manual or the appropriate section of the service manual. Refer to the appropriate section in Group 303 for the procedure.
U3000:41 Control Module: General Checksum Failure INSTALL a new OCS sensor.
REFER TO Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
U3000:42 Control Module: General Memory Failure INSTALL a new OCS sensor.
REFER TO Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
U3000:46 Control module: calibration / parameter memory failure INSTALL a new OCS sensor.
REFER TO Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
U3000:54 Control Module: Calibration Missing Using the diagnostic scanner, PERFORM the OCS reset. ADHERE to all diagnostic scanner instructions. If the OCS reset was not successful, CHECK the OCS installation. CHECK that the pressure hose of the sensor is routed correctly and CORRECT the installation as necessary. REPEAT the self-test. If DTC U3000:54 is still present, INSTALL a new OCS sensor.
REFER TO: Occupant Classification Sensor (OCS) (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation).
U3003:16 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Below Threshold
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: FF (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).
U3003:17 Battery Voltage: Circuit Voltage Above Threshold
REFER TO: Pinpoint Test - DTC: FF (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Diagnosis and Testing).

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart: Supplemental Restraint System

The diagnosis in this manual assumes a certain level of skill and knowledge of Ford-approved diagnostic procedures.
REFER TO: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).


Symptom Chart


Condition Possible Sources Action
Module Does Not Respond to Diagnostic Scan Tool
  • Fuse
  • Diagnostic scan tool
  • DLC
  • Wiring, Terminals or Connectors
  • Module

  • REFER TO: Communication Network (418-00 Module Communications Network).
The SRS fault message now displays in the message center and the airbag indicator is not illuminated.
  • SRS Fault and/or Airbag Warning Lamp Fault
  • PERFORM the RCM and IPC self-test. For RCM diagnostic trouble code (DTC) information, refer to the RCM DTC Chart. For IPC diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs):
    REFER TO: Instrument Cluster, Message Center and Warning Chimes (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Message Center and Warning Chimes).
Airbag Indicator Flashes
  • SRS malfunction
  • PERFORM the RCM and OCSM self-test. REFER TO the RCM DTC Chart or REFER TO the OCSM DTC Chart.
Airbag Indicator Stays On
  • Fuse
  • Wiring, Terminals or Connectors
  • PCM
  • RCM or OCSM
  • PERFORM the RCM and OCSM self-test. REFER TO the RCM DTC Chart or REFER TO the OCSM DTC Chart.
  • If no diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) were retrieved from the RCM or OCSM,
    REFER TO: Instrument Cluster, Message Center and Warning Chimes (413-01 Instrument Cluster, Message Center and Warning Chimes).
  • If the OCSM or RCM does not respond to the diagnostic scanner,
    REFER TO: Communication Network (418-00 Module Communications Network).

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