2002 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

EATC Module C228b

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying EATC Module C228b
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EATC MODULE C228B CIRCUIT REFERENCE

Pin Number(s) Circuit Designation/Description Normal Condition/Measurement
3 CKT 3051 (BK/YE) In-vehicle temperature and solar radiation sensor return Greater than 10,000 ohms to chassis ground and 0 volts.
4 CKT 3050 (WH/OG) In-vehicle temperature sensor reference voltage Greater than 4.5 volts with EATC on.
5 CKT 476 (PK/YE) RH solar radiation sensor input Greater than 4.5 volts with EATC on.
14 CKT 468 (BN) LH solar radiation sensor input Greater than 4.5 volts with EATC on.
18 CKT 1120 (BK/WH) EATC module to front blower motor speed control module Greater than 10,000 ohms to chassis ground and 0 volts.
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