OEM 2008 Ford E-150 Air Bag Control Module

2008 Ford E-150 Air Bag Control Module Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Air Bag Control Module on 2008 Ford E-150?

  A: It is necessary to examine the RCM and impact sensor mounting areas after checking whether the vehicle underwent a crash. These areas require repair if they show signs of damage. New RCM units along with sensors need to be installed under all circumstances to stop fatal injuries. Handling the RCM at its mounting position with ignition ON should be avoided along with position changes because this action could activate the safety canopy unintentionally. To avoid system failure and shield electronic modules from static electricity perform the programmable module installation process called PMI when installing a new RCM. The air bag warning indicator will light up during ignition ON while the RCM fuse is removed which represents a normal condition not asociated with an SRS failure. All SRS functions must operate properly without faults before reinstating the vehicle to customers while new part installation should become the exclusive repair method. Start with removing the driver seat followed by attentive RCM cover removal through outward clip disengagement and sliding towards the back. Removing three fastener bolts on the RCM and bracket assembly requires disconnection of its large and small electrical connectors. The proper installation of RCM and impact sensor requires torquing the fasteners to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft) for normal function. Please establish complete release of the position assurance lever on the large connector before installing the small RCM electrical cable. Maintain the large connector in a straight position when installing to prevent harm and gently press the connector before using the lever for attachment. Reinstall both the RCM cover along with the driver seat followed by the PMI procedures. The SRS verification process requires turning the ignition from ON to OFF while waiting 10 seconds before returning it to ON position where the air bag indicator will activate for about 6 seconds before it turns OFF. A failure of SRS indicator to light up, combined with a 5 Hz indicator flash or 5 sets of 5 beeps from the chime requires SRS fault diagnosis and a scan tool for clearing all continuous DTCs from the RCM module.