Glossary Of Terms Used In Pinpoint Tests

Air Bag Simulator
Rotunda Air Bag Simulator or equivalent is used to simulate air bag connection to system.

Disconnect Component
Disconnect component connector and vehicle harness connector. It does not mean remove component. A disconnected part should not be reconnected unless instructed to do so.

Deactivate System
To perform the Deactivation Procedure. Arming and Disarming

Prove Out System
Turn the ignition switch from OFF to RUN and visually monitor the air bag indicator with the air bags installed . The air bag indicator will light continuously for approximately six seconds and then turn off. If an air bag system fault is present, the air bag indicator will either:
^ fail to light.
^ remain lit continuously.
^ flash.

The flashing may not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned from OFF to the RUN position. This is the time required for the air bag diagnostic monitor to complete testing of the air bag system. If the air bag indicator is inoperative and an air bag system fault exists, a tone will sound in a pattern of five sets of five beeps. If this occurs, the air bag indicator will need to be serviced before diagnosis can be continued.

Reactivate System

WARNING: THE AIR BAG SIMULATOR MUST BE REMOVED AND THE AIR BAG RECONNECTED TO AVOID NON-DEPLOYMENT IN A COLLISION RESULTING IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REACTIVATE SYSTEM: Perform the Reactivation Procedure. Arming and Disarming

Reconnect System
Reconnect all system components. Refer to Air Bag System Reconnect Check List. Air Bag System Reconnect Checklist

Replace Component
Remove the existing component and replace it with an authorized replacement part obtained from Ford Customer Service Division. Also, the replacement component should be installed on vehicle and all necessary electrical connections should be completed.

Verify System
Prove out system with Rotunda Air Bag Simulator or equivalent in place of the air bags.