airbag code 19

[richard nemetz]

I have a 2000 continental and airbag lite flashes once and then nine times, then stays on, any ideas?
thanks

[Towncar]

Originally Posted by richard nemetz

... I have a 2000 continental....

Damn, I still don't have the 2k manual..... I'll look at my 2001 manual this afternoon to see what's listed there

EDIT: < later that afternoon >

Ok, looks like your screwed....
Code 19 = Crash Data, Memory Full



PINPOINT TEST C: LFC 19/DTC B1231 — RCM CRASH DATA MEMORY FULL
Pinpoint Tests — Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

• C1: CHECK FOR A HARD OR INTERMITTENT DTC
• C2: CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE RCM MOUNTING BRACKET
• C3: CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL DTCS

C1 CHECK FOR A HARD OR INTERMITTENT DTC
Using appropriate scanner; Retrieve and record any continuous DTCs for use later in this pinpoint test.

Was DTC B1231 retrieved during the on-demand self test?

Yes
This is a hard fault. The fault condition is still present. This fault cannot be cleared until it is corrected and the DTC is no longer retrieved during the on-demand self test. INSTALL a new driver air bag module and passenger air bag module. Go to «C2».
No
This is an intermittent fault. The fault condition is not present at this time. Go to «C3».

C2 CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE RCM MOUNTING BRACKET
1 Inspect the RCM mounting bracket for damage.

Is there any damage to the RCM mounting bracket?

Yes
RESTORE sheet metal to its original shape and structural integrity. INSTALL a new RCM and mounting bracket. Go to «C3».
No
INSTALL a new RCM. Go to «C3».

C3 CHECK FOR ADDITIONAL DTCS
1 Refer to the continuous DTCs recorded during Step C1.

Were any continuous DTCs retrieved during Step C1?

Yes
Do not clear any DTCs until all DTCs have been resolved. GO to the Restraints Control Module (RCM) Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Priority Table in this section for pinpoint test direction.
No
CLEAR all DTCs.

[richard nemetz]

Steven
Thanks for the information, can you tell me where the RCM is located?
thanks again
Richard

[Towncar]

Originally Posted by richard nemetz

Steven
Thanks for the information, can you tell me where the RCM is located?
thanks again
Richard

From the 2001 FSM;
Its Between the Seats, below the Center Console.

I'd be happy to send a printout of that section of the book in PDF format to an email address as an attachment. I still cant find a hosting service that'll allow me to post a PDF to the WWW.

Lemme know!!

[Towncar]

Originally Posted by richard nemetz

thanks for help, e-mail is XXXXXX.
richard

OK Richard... you have mail... Gmail

PS, edit that last post and delete your mail address, we get lots of spammers lurking the boards.

[dugan50]

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