Where is the Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor connector on a Ford Taurus/Sable?

The diagram shows connector C277, the Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor, located behind the instrument panel near the center (around grid area F6–F7); it is circled in red in this scan.

What connector numbers are used for the driver and passenger air bags?

C202 is the passenger's air bag connector and C:31 (as printed) is the driver's air bag connector, with the clockspring assembly at C228/C298.

Which connectors relate to the blower and climate control system?

C215/C2043 blower motor speed controller, C216/C233 blower motor, C2046 blend door actuator (with EATC), and C2044 remote climate control (RCC) module.

Where are the headlamp and autolamp switch connectors shown?

C2031/C2032 headlamp switch and C2037 autolamp switch are shown on the right side of the diagram, on the driver's side of the instrument panel area.

Can this grid be used to report repair locations?

No — the document explicitly warns: 'DO NOT USE THIS ILLUSTRATION AND GRID FOR REPORTING VEHICLE REPAIR LOCATIONS.'

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1998 Ford Taurus/Sable Behind Dash Connector Locations - Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor C277

Instrument-panel wiring harness component-location illustration with connector callouts

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Component-location illustration of the instrument-panel harness with numbered connector callouts behind the dash.

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This document is page 23 of 24 from a Ford Taurus/Sable factory wiring/connector location guide (document number FCS-12123-98), showing connector locations 'Behind I/P (1 of 2)' — i.e., behind the instrument panel/dashboard. It is an exploded line drawing of the dash and its wiring harnesses overlaid with a lettered/numbered locator grid (columns 1–10, rows A–F). Callouts identify the physical location of numerous electrical connectors, including the sunload sensor (C2017), light sensor/amplifier (C2007), glove box switch/lamp (C2033), courtesy lamps (C2026, C2125), blower motor and speed controller (C215/C2043, C216/C233), passenger and driver air bags (C202, C:31), in-car temperature sensor (C2000), transmission control switch (C240), PATS transceiver (C241), clockspring (C228/C298), horn/speed control (C230), multi-function switch (C268/C269), autolamp and headlamp switches (C2037, C2031/C2032), trunk lid release (C2041), liftgate wiper/washer control (C2006), blend door actuator (C2046, w/EATC), RCC module (C2044), speed control deactivate switch (C246), and ground G200. The Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor connector (C277) is circled in red, indicating the uploader's focus. A boxed warning states the illustration and grid must not be used for reporting vehicle repair locations.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor connector on a Ford Taurus/Sable?: The diagram shows connector C277, the Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor, located behind the instrument panel near the center (around grid area F6–F7); it is circled in red in this scan.
What connector numbers are used for the driver and passenger air bags?: C202 is the passenger's air bag connector and C:31 (as printed) is the driver's air bag connector, with the clockspring assembly at C228/C298.
Which connectors relate to the blower and climate control system?: C215/C2043 blower motor speed controller, C216/C233 blower motor, C2046 blend door actuator (with EATC), and C2044 remote climate control (RCC) module.
Where are the headlamp and autolamp switch connectors shown?: C2031/C2032 headlamp switch and C2037 autolamp switch are shown on the right side of the diagram, on the driver's side of the instrument panel area.
Can this grid be used to report repair locations?: No — the document explicitly warns: 'DO NOT USE THIS ILLUSTRATION AND GRID FOR REPORTING VEHICLE REPAIR LOCATIONS.'