99 explorer beeps 5 times @ startup

[Jacfourteen]

When I start my explorer the chime dings five times then pauses chimes 5 more time pauses... and does this 5 times for a total of 25 chimes. I was wondering what this means. After checking around a bit I think it has something to do with the airbags, but the airbag light isn't on. Also under the front pass seat there are two wires that are disconected and hanging there (1 white, 1 brown), all the functions of the power seat work so they must go to something else. I read in another post that these wires might go to the airbag system, anyone know? any help would be appreciated, thanks

[shorod]

The chime occurs when the ABS computer determines that the ABS fault light does not work. If you fix the bulb, the chiming will stop but you may end up with a Lamp Fault Code for the ABS system.

-Rod

[dugan50]

Our Moderator is almost correct. It's the SRS (airbag) system, not the ABS (antilock brakes system) that is causing the chime
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/arch...ould-i-do.aspx
http://www.airbagsolutions.com/resources.aspx
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[shorod]

Dangit, I did it again. Yes, I should have typed "SRS" rather than "ABS." In my defense, we did just have a baby on Valentine's Day, I'm running low on sleep.

-Rod

[Jacfourteen]

Thanks for the info, that gives me something to go on.