Mustang GT V8-4.6L SOHC VIN X (1998)
Standby Power Supply: Description and Operation
WARNING: TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY MUST
BE DEPLETED BEFORE REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
COMPONENTS. TO DEPLETE THE BACKUP POWER SUPPLY ENERGY, DISCONNECT THE BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND
WAIT ONE MINUTE. BE SURE TO DISCONNECT AUXILIARY BATTERIES AND POWER SUPPLIES (IF EQUIPPED).
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The air bag diagnostic monitor includes an internal backup power supply. This feature provides sufficient backup power to deploy the air bags in
the event that the battery or battery cables are damaged in a collision before the crash sensors are activated. The backup power supply will deplete
its stored energy approximately one minute after the negative battery cable is disconnected.
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The air bag diagnostic monitor incorporates an internal safing sensor. Proper mounting of the air bag diagnostic monitor and bracket assembly is
critical to the function and performance of the air bag system.
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The air bag diagnostic monitor and bracket assembly is non-serviceable and must be replaced as a unit in the event of failure.
