What is this?

[RestlessKnight]

I am working on installing a new head unit in my 92 mustang hatch car and after taking the the a/c controls off and I see something that might get in my way. Does anyone know what this blue box is? I am hoping that it is a factory amp for the stereo or something that I can just remove and discard. Thanks for any help. :thumbsup1:

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[MustangCRZY302]

I'm no positive... but I'm thinking maybe its something for airbag?

Because when I removed my airbag light in the cluster, something now beeps for a bit from behind the radio, not positive though.

[93GTVert]

Maybe it has to do with the a/c. I'm not sure what the blue electrical box is for. The EEC-IV is located behind the panel on the side front passenger corner, so that can't be it.

[RestlessKnight]

Unfortunally I think it may just be something to do with the airbag system cause I don't remember seeing one on my 88 4 cyl. But hopefully I'm wrong. Thanks for the input so far. :thumbsup1:

[LOWCOP]

Unfortunally I think it may just be something to do with the airbag system cause I don't remember seeing one on my 88 4 cyl. But hopefully I'm wrong. Thanks for the input so far. :thumbsup1:

my 88 ex 4 banger dont have it, neither did my 90 gt.. im not sure what it is

[FoxRodStang]

That is your airbag control module. Make sure it stays mounted & connected. If you MUST disconnect it, follow the proper airbag disarming proceedures to avoid setting a code or blowing the bag.

[Silver91Hatch]

Its the RCM (restraint control module) or Air-Bag module. I wouldn't mess too much with it, it supposed to be mounted a certian way, position, etc to work effectivly. And yes if you remove or the airbag light burns out it will make a horrible beeping noise.

[MustangCRZY302]

Its the RCM (restraint control module) or Air-Bag module. I wouldn't mess too much with it, it supposed to be mounted a certian way, position, etc to work effectivly. And yes if you remove or the airbag light burns out it will make a horrible beeping noise.

aha! lol It beeps for a 10 times, and then shuts off

[Silver91Hatch]

I had no radio when my light burned out and every time I started the car I got a headache!!!

[RestlessKnight]

That is your airbag control module. Make sure it stays mounted & connected. If you MUST disconnect it, follow the proper airbag disarming proceedures to avoid setting a code or blowing the bag.

Its the RCM (restraint control module) or Air-Bag module. I wouldn't mess too much with it, it supposed to be mounted a certian way, position, etc to work effectivly. And yes if you remove or the airbag light burns out it will make a horrible beeping noise.

Figures there would be something in my way. I have no idea what the proper airbag disarming proceedures but I would like to be able to move it or just take it out. That is if there is a way of removing it all together.
And again thanks for the information. :thumbsup1:

[blown347notch]

disconnect the battery and wait a few minutes before messing with it. after a few minutes you can unplug it. you can take it out if you don't mind not having an air bag system. i took mine out of my 93.:thumbsup1:

[RestlessKnight]

disconnect the battery and wait a few minutes before messing with it. after a few minutes you can unplug it. you can take it out if you don't mind not having an air bag system. i took mine out of my 93.:thumbsup1:

Thanks :thumbsup1: :thumbsup1:
As some of the other guys have said, will I have to deal with the beeping noise and will the airbag light stay lit all the time. I know I can just remove the bulb for the airbag light and if I had to I can live with the beeping noise. As for not having an airbag system, believe me I can live without having to worry about broken fingers and the steering wheel blowing up in my face if I'm ever in an accident.

[blown347notch]

yeah, if you remove the air bag module the beeping noise will not be heard. that sound comes from the module. light will be on though so remove the bulb. on a side note, take some electrical tape and wrap the plug that goes to the module real good so nothing can get into the plug and short any wires together. :thumbsup1:

[redtang93]

it is the air bag control module

[88foxresto]

yea got an 88 and put head unit in and didnt see one. just the stock amp. guess its air bug stuff

[speed3198]

aha! lol It beeps for a 10 times, and then shuts off

then it beeps again 10x after 30 minutes just to annoy you further.