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Let me start by saying: I know. I know it was dumb to remove the passenger curtain airbags without capping the sensors. I know it was dumb to then cover up those sensors with cabinets that I can’t remove. I know it was dumb to disconnect the speakers and other electrical elements in the back that have now caused a ton of other issues. If you’re here to tell me I’m an idiot, I already know!
Now, on to the problems. My electrical issues can be categorized into two buckets: airbag-related, and (seemingly) non-airbag-related. With my airbags, I disconnected the curtain airbags, sensors, and CO2 canisters. I did not re-cap the sensors with a simulator. And now those sensors are wedged behind cabinets I’ve installed. Could I get to them if I knew it would solve all of my problems? Sure, I could rip out my cabinets, cap them, and reinstall everything. But then there’s the second set of issues.
As I’ve mentioned, I ripped out all of the back interior: the headliner (with overhead lights and air vent controllers) and the speakers. I left all of the wire in place, I just unplugged those different electrical elements. Here is a list of the error messages now on my dashboard and what isn’t working:
Obviously, some of these errors are more important to fix than others. I’ve already called a local Ford dealership, which will cost $100/hour just to diagnose what’s going on, let alone fix it.
Does anyone out there have any advice on what I should do? The most important issue to fix is the airbag light (since I can’t get a state inspection without it), and the low beam and turn indicator. Someone please help
PS: if you are in Virginia or within a reasonable driving distance to Charlottesville, I will 1000% come to you if you can fix it in person. I can also do video tours if anyone wants to just see what’s going on.
Now, on to the problems. My electrical issues can be categorized into two buckets: airbag-related, and (seemingly) non-airbag-related. With my airbags, I disconnected the curtain airbags, sensors, and CO2 canisters. I did not re-cap the sensors with a simulator. And now those sensors are wedged behind cabinets I’ve installed. Could I get to them if I knew it would solve all of my problems? Sure, I could rip out my cabinets, cap them, and reinstall everything. But then there’s the second set of issues.
As I’ve mentioned, I ripped out all of the back interior: the headliner (with overhead lights and air vent controllers) and the speakers. I left all of the wire in place, I just unplugged those different electrical elements. Here is a list of the error messages now on my dashboard and what isn’t working:
- passenger side door rear ajar
- driver’s side low beam bulb fault
- driver’s side back turn indicator not working
- backup cam not working
- tire pressure monitor fault
- key fob won’t lock or unlock doors
Obviously, some of these errors are more important to fix than others. I’ve already called a local Ford dealership, which will cost $100/hour just to diagnose what’s going on, let alone fix it.
Does anyone out there have any advice on what I should do? The most important issue to fix is the airbag light (since I can’t get a state inspection without it), and the low beam and turn indicator. Someone please help
PS: if you are in Virginia or within a reasonable driving distance to Charlottesville, I will 1000% come to you if you can fix it in person. I can also do video tours if anyone wants to just see what’s going on.
