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Ford Fairmont BA, 2003, Airbag light stays on

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I have a Ford Fairmont Ghia BA 2003 and lately the airbag light comes on and off with no pattern , just randomly. I have had it to an auto electrician but problem wasn’t found . The previous owner (92) did hit a concrete strip gently the last time she drove the car and I am wondering if this triggered the airbag light as she has told me that the light has never come on since 2003 when she bought the car new . Comments please and how do I get the airbag light to go off as I am worried because rego is due soon? Where would the sensor be located ? The car has only done 130,000 kms.
Also I have tried everywhere to get a passengers side fog light for the same car and cannot find one - can anyone help me with one as I am willing to pay plus postage from any Australian location .
I’m a damsal in distress ,can someone please help .
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The sensor is behind the grill, not sure how many, they've changed over the years with models, some have one centered, others may have two. Probably a problem with corrosion, generally they fail off, but they can go the other way.
Unfortunately, I can't help you with parts, I'm in the US and they stopped making them here in 83.
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Fog Light here: Genuine Ford BA/BF - SX/SY LH Left Fog Lamp/Driving Light XR6/XR8/GT/GT-P/F6 | eBay There are much cheaper bolt in after market sets available e.g. Ford Fog Light LEFT BA BF XR6 XR8 Territory SX SY 2002 - 2008 driving spot | eBay and LH+RH Foglights Pair for Ford Falcon BA BF Territory SX 2002-2009 Left Right L+R | eBay

Usually the air bag warning light flashes a code and you have to count the number of times it flashes. Most often it's code 22 which indicates a loose connection of the air bag harness under the passengers seat. The code is two digits. The first digit is flashed with a 0.5 second interval between pulses. There is a 2 second pause before the second digit is flashed which also has a 0.5 second interval between pulses. There is a 5 second pause between each display of an Lamp Fault Code (LFC). Each lFC is flashed five times after which the airbag indicator will remain lit for the remainder of the key-on cycle. If there are multiple LFC's, each LFC will flash in order of priority. Post the code here once you have it and I will advise what it means and possible solutions. While LFC are indicative of issue in some cases you will need to use compatible scan tool (ELM327 and Forscan if you can get access to it; see https://www.fordforums.com/threads/...-support-for-forscan-for-now-at-least.314366/ ) to extract codes that give more detailed and specific information.
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BTW, While the front impact severity sensor is behind the grill center there are 3 other sensors:

Two X First Row Side Impact Door B-Pillar Sensor (one each side)
Driver's Seat Position Sensor
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PS what do you mean by "the lady time sheet drove the car " ?
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PS what do you mean by "the lady time sheet drove the car " ?
Sorry, it was a typing error , have now corrected it .
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The sensor is behind the grill, not sure how many, they've changed over the years with models, some have one centered, others may have two. Probably a problem with corrosion, generally they fail off, but they can go the other way.
Unfortunately, I can't help you with parts, I'm in the US and they stopped making them here in 83.
Thank you for your help
Fog Light here: Genuine Ford BA/BF - SX/SY LH Left Fog Lamp/Driving Light XR6/XR8/GT/GT-P/F6 | eBay There are much cheaper bolt in after market sets available e.g. Ford Fog Light LEFT BA BF XR6 XR8 Territory SX SY 2002 - 2008 driving spot | eBay and LH+RH Foglights Pair for Ford Falcon BA BF Territory SX 2002-2009 Left Right L+R | eBay

Usually the air bag warning light flashes a code and you have to count the number of times it flashes. Most often it's code 22 which indicates a loose connection of the air bag harness under the passengers seat. The code is two digits. The first digit is flashed with a 0.5 second interval between pulses. There is a 2 second pause before the second digit is flashed which also has a 0.5 second interval between pulses. There is a 5 second pause between each display of an Lamp Fault Code (LFC). Each lFC is flashed five times after which the airbag indicator will remain lit for the remainder of the key-on cycle. If there are multiple LFC's, each LFC will flash in order of priority. Post the code here once you have it and I will advise what it means and possible solutions. While LFC are indicative of issue in some cases you will need to use compatible scan tool (ELM327 and Forscan if you can get access to it see ttps://www.fordforums.com/threads/forscan-russian-invasion-of-ukrane-ends-product-support-for-forscan-for-now-at-least.314366/ ) to extract codes that give more detailed and specific information.
Mine is this shape
Automotive parking light Tire Hood Automotive lighting Car
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This is a pic of the left hand side one as the right that I need is broken .
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Fog Light here: Genuine Ford BA/BF - SX/SY LH Left Fog Lamp/Driving Light XR6/XR8/GT/GT-P/F6 | eBay There are much cheaper bolt in after market sets available e.g. Ford Fog Light LEFT BA BF XR6 XR8 Territory SX SY 2002 - 2008 driving spot | eBay and LH+RH Foglights Pair for Ford Falcon BA BF Territory SX 2002-2009 Left Right L+R | eBay

Usually the air bag warning light flashes a code and you have to count the number of times it flashes. Most often it's code 22 which indicates a loose connection of the air bag harness under the passengers seat. The code is two digits. The first digit is flashed with a 0.5 second interval between pulses. There is a 2 second pause before the second digit is flashed which also has a 0.5 second interval between pulses. There is a 5 second pause between each display of an Lamp Fault Code (LFC). Each lFC is flashed five times after which the airbag indicator will remain lit for the remainder of the key-on cycle. If there are multiple LFC's, each LFC will flash in order of priority. Post the code here once you have it and I will advise what it means and possible solutions. While LFC are indicative of issue in some cases you will need to use compatible scan tool (ELM327 and Forscan if you can get access to it; see https://www.fordforums.com/threads/...-support-for-forscan-for-now-at-least.314366/ ) to extract codes that give more detailed and specific information.
Fog Light here: Genuine Ford BA/BF - SX/SY LH Left Fog Lamp/Driving Light XR6/XR8/GT/GT-P/F6 | eBay There are much cheaper bolt in after market sets available e.g. Ford Fog Light LEFT BA BF XR6 XR8 Territory SX SY 2002 - 2008 driving spot | eBay and LH+RH Foglights Pair for Ford Falcon BA BF Territory SX 2002-2009 Left Right L+R | eBay

Usually the air bag warning light flashes a code and you have to count the number of times it flashes. Most often it's code 22 which indicates a loose connection of the air bag harness under the passengers seat. The code is two digits. The first digit is flashed with a 0.5 second interval between pulses. There is a 2 second pause before the second digit is flashed which also has a 0.5 second interval between pulses. There is a 5 second pause between each display of an Lamp Fault Code (LFC). Each lFC is flashed five times after which the airbag indicator will remain lit for the remainder of the key-on cycle. If there are multiple LFC's, each LFC will flash in order of priority. Post the code here once you have it and I will advise what it means and possible solutions. While LFC are indicative of issue in some cases you will need to use compatible scan tool (ELM327 and Forscan if you can get access to it; see https://www.fordforums.com/threads/...-support-for-forscan-for-now-at-least.314366/ ) to extract codes that give more detailed and specific information.
Thank you for your reply and I’ll try to get a code . Yesterday I drove 250km and airbag light didn’t come on at all, despite me turning the car off several times and yet other times times the light will stay on for lengthy periods and other times it will flash on and off a bit and either go off or stay on - crazy no
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Does sound like a loose or partially disconnected wiring harness under one of the seats or sensors, or perhaps water ingress into the harness somewhere.
Sorry it’s the right side that I need - didn’t realise that they are cornering lights , not fog lights - thanks for that info
Only one I can find and wrongly described as a fog light rather than a cornering light Ford 2004 BA Fairlane RH Fog Light | eBay Personally, as they have little practical use, I would remove the remaining one for now as they are not required for a roadworthy certificate and look at later fitting some compliant after market dipped fog lights in their place (e.g. Fog Lights FOR BA BF Falcon XR6 XR8 LEFT RIGHT SIDE PAIR BRAND FOG LAMP X2 NEW | eBay )The location is too low for legal driving light and apparently that's why Ford replaced the original designed driving lights with turning lights.
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Fog Light here: Genuine Ford BA/BF - SX/SY LH Left Fog Lamp/Driving Light XR6/XR8/GT/GT-P/F6 | eBay There are much cheaper bolt in after market sets available e.g. Ford Fog Light LEFT BA BF XR6 XR8 Territory SX SY 2002 - 2008 driving spot | eBay and LH+RH Foglights Pair for Ford Falcon BA BF Territory SX 2002-2009 Left Right L+R | eBay

Usually the air bag warning light flashes a code and you have to count the number of times it flashes. Most often it's code 22 which indicates a loose connection of the air bag harness under the passengers seat. The code is two digits. The first digit is flashed with a 0.5 second interval between pulses. There is a 2 second pause before the second digit is flashed which also has a 0.5 second interval between pulses. There is a 5 second pause between each display of an Lamp Fault Code (LFC). Each lFC is flashed five times after which the airbag indicator will remain lit for the remainder of the key-on cycle. If there are multiple LFC's, each LFC will flash in order of priority. Post the code here once you have it and I will advise what it means and possible solutions. While LFC are indicative of issue in some cases you will need to use compatible scan tool (ELM327 and Forscan if you can get access to it; see https://www.fordforums.com/threads/...-support-for-forscan-for-now-at-least.314366/ ) to extract codes that give more detailed and specific information.
Thank you
Fog Light here: Genuine Ford BA/BF - SX/SY LH Left Fog Lamp/Driving Light XR6/XR8/GT/GT-P/F6 | eBay There are much cheaper bolt in after market sets available e.g. Ford Fog Light LEFT BA BF XR6 XR8 Territory SX SY 2002 - 2008 driving spot | eBay and LH+RH Foglights Pair for Ford Falcon BA BF Territory SX 2002-2009 Left Right L+R | eBay

Usually the air bag warning light flashes a code and you have to count the number of times it flashes. Most often it's code 22 which indicates a loose connection of the air bag harness under the passengers seat. The code is two digits. The first digit is flashed with a 0.5 second interval between pulses. There is a 2 second pause before the second digit is flashed which also has a 0.5 second interval between pulses. There is a 5 second pause between each display of an Lamp Fault Code (LFC). Each lFC is flashed five times after which the airbag indicator will remain lit for the remainder of the key-on cycle. If there are multiple LFC's, each LFC will flash in order of priority. Post the code here once you have it and I will advise what it means and possible solutions. While LFC are indicative of issue in some cases you will need to use compatible scan tool (ELM327 and Forscan if you can get access to it; see https://www.fordforums.com/threads/...-support-for-forscan-for-now-at-least.314366/ ) to extract codes that give more detailed and specific information.
Thank you so much for your info- I’ll try to get codes & get back to you .
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