need help 94 mark viii

[racecougar]

meaning airbags don't work? or a wiring issue?

It could be the airbags themselves, the crash sensors, the control module, or the wiring. As others said, count the blinks to get the fault code.

 

[marked8]

It could be the airbags themselves, the crash sensors, the control module, or the wiring. As others said, count the blinks to get the fault code.

Could also be a faulty clock spring. Airbags from these cars are cheap at the junk yards, I would not stress a lot for the price paid.

 

[pwnisher17]

OK thank you guys

 

[DonDotta]

these are the pics i got from the guy b4 i bought it. i knew it was damaged previously (fender lol) just didn't think to examine airbags too much

Funny thing is, I was so close to buying that car, but I couldn't find a ride out there lol. $800 for a Mark 8 is a excellent deal, especially if it runs. Get the Maintnance up to date. Find a open road, and mash the throttle, and spin the tires. You can expect another 160k out that engine

 

[billcu]

So say their are 3 blinks in a row and a pause and the 5 blinks the code would be 35? I'm sorry I'm a noob at cars

Yes. Get the code, and read the Ford airbag error code list, and see what the cause of the problem is. The list is all over the internet.

No offense, but if you're new to cars, I wouldn't start out by working on the airbag system. There are many safety procedures involved with this, as there should be.

I'd suggest read the code, then read up on it so you know more about it, then take it to a trusted mechanic and get a quote and see what he says.

 

[pwnisher17]

Funny thing is, I was so close to buying that car, but I couldn't find a ride out there lol. $800 for a Mark 8 is a excellent deal, especially if it runs. Get the Maintnance up to date. Find a open road, and mash the throttle, and spin the tires. You can expect another 160k out that engine

are you the guy who test drove it b4 me? the one who was going to give 500? LOL

 

[pwnisher17]

Yes. Get the code, and read the Ford airbag error code list, and see what the cause of the problem is. The list is all over the internet.

No offense, but if you're new to cars, I wouldn't start out by working on the airbag system. There are many safety procedures involved with this, as there should be.

I'd suggest read the code, then read up on it so you know more about it, then take it to a trusted mechanic and get a quote and see what he says.

yeah I know what you mean. I'm pretty good at fixing things though I've fixed my share of electronics lol I may see the difficulty level and go from their. if their is a guide and it takes under 6 hours I'll prly do it unless it's fairly cheap for a mechanic to do. thanks for the help I'll keep ya guys posted

 

[DonDotta]

are you the guy who test drove it b4 me? the one who was going to give 500? LOL

LOL no, I couldn't even get out there to test drive it. I live 2 hours from South Bend.

 

[pwnisher17]

ohh lol the guy I was referring to had the Hood cone off while driving lol they fixed it for me tho that's why I got it So cheap