Airbbags Deployed 2006 Ford Ranger

[Mike7171717]

My airbags deployed last night after a 5mph collision with a post. I read a couple of threads on here already about replacing the airbags and the RCM. I'm going to get working on that when I have the cash, but what I'm wondering now is this: if I disable the airbags, will that return power to the fuel pump and get the truck running so that I can get it to a mechanic? Right now it's stuck in a parking lot, and I just don't have the cash to tow it. So Will disabling the airbags get it running, or do you guys have any other suggestions? Thank you all so much!

 

[RonD]

Welcome to TRS

Airbags are disabled if they deployed

The engine should crank using the key, correct?
That means the PATS system is still working and reading the transponder key correctly

Engine may not start because Inertia switch is tripped because of the jolt/sudden stop, this cuts power to the fuel pump in the gas tank

Video here on resetting that switch, just push Red button down:

If inertia switch was tripped, then it should be replaced at some point down the road, because it will trip again from going off a curb or even slamming a door hard, it becomes easier to trip in other words

 

[Mike7171717]

Good God man you are an Angel. You might have just saved me two jobs and two landscaping clients. I'll be praying for you all week if that's okay with you. (I try to respect people who don't believe in all that.) May you always find help in troubled times. ??

 

[RonD]

Thank you, hopefully it works for you

 

[1990RangerinSK]

My airbags deployed last night after a 5mph collision with a post.

For future reference, you're supposed to stop BEFORE you hit the post.