airbag system not working

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

hy guys, my bro recently purchased a 00 ranger ext cab, the thing has the next issue:
when u turn on the engine the airbag light and pass switch dont work, the system then gives the warning beep sequence, 5 beeps ina 6 times sequence
for now i just unplugged the airbag controller under the dash, that way the beeper is out, but what could be giving the real problem? the airbags are there
i was reading some stuff like this minutes ago and maybe the failure is in the seat belt restraining system?? maybe the connectors under the seats? i believe those are for the srs?
any help will be apreciated
thanks

 

[wvcat]

The 5 beeps are for the seat belt restraint system. Its telling you to put your seatbelt on. On 2000's its just the drivers seat. There is a plug under the rear center of the seat, check that first.

 

[Ger42]

try this
www.caigkorea.com/?module=file&act=procFileDownload&file_srl=1155& sid=5074650a7615c8d0adaf8eea42c5369c

I had same thing dealer wanted $300 for part plus labor.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

thanks man!! will try to fix it that way...

 

[wvcat]

That proceedure may fix your problem but the TSB is for 2001-2003 whick have pre-tensioners, a 2000 doesn't have the pre-tensioners

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

That proceedure may fix your problem but the TSB is for 2001-2003 whick have pre-tensioners, a 2000 doesn't have the pre-tensioners

yeah i noticed that too
well ill try it and i hope it helps
the weird thing is that the seatbelt light doesnt work , and none of the airbags lights either, the dash and the passenger switch

 

[wvcat]

With everything hooked up does the air bag light flash when you turn on the key? If so count the flashes and post the code.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

no no light at all, i tryed everuthing u guys posted and still nothing

 

[cajunman87]

the dinger will stop after you replace the airbag light. the dinger is a backup for the airbag system when the light its burnt. just changed it in my 98.

 

[Ranger Sport Honduras]

the dinger will stop after you replace the airbag light. the dinger is a backup for the airbag system when the light its burnt. just changed it in my 98.

ooo well i thought that but didint tried, thanks cajunman87!!
now, lets tear down that dash