F 250 4WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN K (1994)
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Use a waterproof butt-splice wiring connector on any exposed wiring.
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A heat shrink nylon splice prevents water, salt, condensation and heat from affecting the wiring service.
The inner wall of the splice wiring connector is lined with an adhesive that melts when heated with a heat gun and flows under pressure from the
tubing, sealing the splice. The connectors can be crimped with a standard insulated connector crimping tool. The splices are color-coded for gauge
identification, and are transparent to allow inspection of the finished splice.
Steering Column and Air Bag Sliding Contact
If the collision involved air bag deployment, the steering column may have been loaded sufficiently to deform steering column instrument panel
brackets or damage column wiring. An inspection should be made of the column structure and wiring to air bag sliding contact to make sure any
damaged components are replaced.
Supplemental Air Bag-Restraint System (SRS)
CAUTION: Before attempting diagnostic prove out, check all sensors and wiring for damage or shorts that could cause the air bag diagnostic
monitor thermal fuse to blow (open), causing unnecessary replacement.
After all service is completed, verify the air bag indicator operation as follows:
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Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
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If the indicator flashes, count the air bag indicator flashes only after the code (series of flashes) has cycled twice.
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If the air bag indicator illuminates continuously for four to eight seconds and then goes out, the supplemental air bag restraint system is
functioning properly and all faults have been serviced. If the air bag indicator does not illuminate, illuminates continuously for four to
eight seconds then goes out, or remains continuously illuminated, there is a malfunction in the system. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing.
