Control Module HVAC: Description and Operation

1999 Ford Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN ESECTION Description and Operation
The blower speed control is located on the evaporator housing in the engine compartment.
^ The function of the blower motor speed control is to convert low power signals from the electronic automatic temperature control module to a high current, variable ground feed for the blower motor.
^ The blower motor speed is infinitely variable and is controlled by the electronic automatic temperature control module software.
^ A delay function provides a gradual increase or decrease in blower motor speed under all conditions.

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