Taurus V6-183 3.0L VIN U FI (1993)
Butt Connector Gauge 18-22, Color; Red ............................................................................................................................................................................ C
Butt Connector Gauge 14-16,Color; Blue ............................................................................................................................................................................ C
Butt Connector Gauge 10-12,Color; Yellow ........................................................................................................................................................................ C
Damaged Wiring
CAUTION: Before attempting diagnostic prove out, check for wiring shorts that could cause the diagnostic monitor thermal fuse to open, to avoid
unnecessary replacement.
Inspect the sensor wiring and the wiring harness for any damage that may have occurred due to the accident. Replace any damaged wiring, terminals,
insulation or connectors, as required.
Splices are required in adjacent wiring, the splices should be staggered 50mm (2 inch) apart from each other.
Service as follows:
A waterproof butt splice connector should be used on all wiring service in the engine compartment. A heat shrink nylon splice prevents water, salt,
condensation and heat from affecting the wiring service.
The inner wall of the splice 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 Clockspring
If the collision involved an air bag deployment, the steering column may have been loaded sufficiently to deform steering column mounting brackets
or damage column wiring. An inspection should be made of the column structure and clockspring wiring to ensure that any damaged components are
replaced.
Air Bag System
After all service, verify the air bag indicator. This means turn the ignition switch to RUN and count the flashes only after the code (series of flashes)
has cycled twice If the air-bag indicator comes on continuously for six seconds and then goes out, the system is functioning property and all faults
have been serviced. Refer to Diagnosis and Testing.
System Operational Verification
1.
Turn ignition switch from Off to Run position and visually monitor airbag indicator.
2.
Indicator will light continuously for approximately six seconds, then turn off.
3.
If an airbag system fault is present, the indicator will either fail to illuminate, remain lit continuously or flash.
4.
Indicator flashing may not occur until approximately 30 seconds after the ignition switch has been turned to Run.
5.
If an airbag system malfunction exists and the indicator is inoperative, an audible alarm of five sets of five beeps will sound. This indicates that the
airbag indicator needs to be serviced before any airbag system diagnosis may be completed.
