Possible Causes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Mercury Sable, 1993 Lincoln Continental, and 1993 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Code 41 will set if there is an open in circuit No. 617 or 624. Code 41 will also set if there is an open in right impact sensor (center cowl sensor on Sable and Taurus).

Verify Condition - Turn ignition on. Check for fault codes. If Code 41 is flashing, go to step 2). If Code 41 is not flashing, check connectors, wiring and crimps for intermittent problem. DO NOT proceed with diagnostic test until code is flashing. Failure to do so will result in needless replacement of diagnostic monitor.
Deactivate System - Deactivate air bag system. See COMPLETE SYSTEM DEACTIVATION under DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM. Set ohmmeter to AUTO or 200-ohm scale. Measure resistance between terminals No. 17 (Pink/Orange wire) and No. 2 (Yellow/White wire) of diagnostic monitor connector. If resistance is less than 2 ohms, replace diagnostic monitor. If resistance is more than 2 ohms, go to step 3).
Check Front Impact Sensor Resistance - Disconnect right impact sensor (center cowl sensor on Sable and Taurus). See Figure or Figure . Measure resistance between Pink/Orange wire and Yellow/White wire of sensor connector. If resistance is less than 2 ohms, locate and repair open in Pink/Orange wire or Yellow/White wire. Also, check all connectors, terminals and crimps. Repair as necessary. If resistance is more than 2 ohms, replace impact sensor.