98 Ranger air bag code..Cool stuff!

I found this info from another forum on the net. This works great. My issue was the air bag light on the dash would flash 2 then 7 times (code 27 ?). The passenger side air bag switch would not illuminate when off, like it should. As it turns out, when this lamp burns out in the key switch module you get a code or an air bag code. Following these instructions I found on the web, purchasing a new lamp from Radio Shack (part number listing in the instructions) I fixed the problem. It worked great. I hope it can help someone else. Here's the post I copied:


Parts:
1) 12-volt colored lamp (Radio Shack part: 272-1099)

Tools:
1) socket set
2) philips head screw driver
3) soldering iron

Procedure:
1) remove ash tray from console panel
2) using a socket set, remove 4 hex head screws from console panel
3) pull console panel out of the two clips
4) remove connector from air bag key module in console panel and take console panel to a work bench
5) remove 2 philips head screws to remove the airbag key module
6) carefully unclip the plastic tabs that hold the airbag key module case together
7) remove connector circuit board from air bag key module
8) solder the yellow replacement lamp to the two solder pads for the original lamp on the back side of the circuit board (which wire to which pad does not matter)
9) tie the replacement lamp in place next to the original lamp
10) replace the circuit board in the airbag key module and snap the case back together
11) connect the airbag key module in the truck (http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic72315.htm#) and start the engine to check that the lamp illuminates and that the alarm does not sound
12) screw the aribag key module back into the console panel
13) snap the console panel back into the truck (http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic72315.htm#)
14) replace the 4 hex head screws
15) replace the ash tray

Nice work!!
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On most vehicles, the airbag light should come on for @6 seconds, and then go off if the system is working properly. If there is a fault or a problem in the system, the light will remain illuminated, or flash continuously. If the airbag light does not work properly, some vehicles have an audible tone that sounds indicating a problem with the airbag light system. When the light is on (or the tone is sounding), the airbag will NOT deploy, even in an accident. Most systems can only be diagnosed using a scanner designed for the airbag system, however some use flash codes to indicate the problem. The scanners at Auto Zone or the ones that sell for @ $50 will not access the airbag system, only the engine systems (check engine light).
This website gives you the procedure for diagnosing and resetting some systems without a scanner. Some vehicle manufacturers accommodate that (like Toyota, Lexus, Nissan, Infinity, Honda, Acura, Ford, Lincoln, Mazda & Mercury) and some require a scan tool. http://www.airbagsolutions.com/
Check out these websites also for more info on airbag systems and the light.
http://blog.airbagsolutions.com/archive/2007/11/18/why-is-my-airbag-light-on.what-should-i-do.aspx
http://www.airbagsolutions.com/resources.aspx
http://blog.airbagsolutions.com/
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Hey 8 up.

I just joined this sight because I had the same airbag light problem on my 03 ford ranger 4x4 (start vehicle airbag light blinks twice /pause/ blinks seven times / pause / then repeats several times then stays on ) I google'd the problem and found the old thread here on how to fix it and it worked!!!!!!!!!!!!! cost me $1.25 at radio shack for a new led light, saved me well over $200.00:2cents::2cents::grinyes:. I just joined the sight to be able to say THANK YOU. Not all ppl have the cash to blow on such frivolous issues.

i have a 1998 ranger and the air bag light was on used the radio shack part number listed for a new off indicater buld and fixed the problem in 15 minutes for $3.00 thanks for the info!!!!

thank you