On a Ford, the Restraints Control Module or RCM is the deciding factor of the system. On an Escort there is a frontal crash sensor near the radiator support and a safing sensor near the base of the firewall inside the cabin. Both sensors need to detect a severe enough deceleration for the RCM to deploy the bags. If the airbag warning light was on at the time of the crash, there could have been a fault that prevented the bag(s) from being deployed. Even if the warning light is on, the RCM will still try to deploy the bags provided the sensors were functional in a crash. Side curtain bags work very similar. They have a separate module that communicates with the RCM, but the operation is very similar. Disconnecting the battery for 3 minutes is enough time for the RCM to power down and not be able to deploy a bag.
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Today's Featured Article - 50 Tips for Ford N Owners - by Bruce Haynes. Over the years of owning these three tractors, I have managed to refresh what little mechanical knowledge I had and add a little more, thanks to the wisdom and helpfulness of many fellow N owners. So, now it's my turn to share a few of the tips I've picked up.
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