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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005CROWN VICTORIA SPECIAL EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)HEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSHVAC SYSTEM - CONTROL COMPONENTSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONCONTROL COMPONENTSELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL
2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special Edition
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special EditionSECTION Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
With the use of a microcontroller, the climate control assembly (EATC module) analyzes input from the following major sources:
- Temperature, function and blower selection (made by the vehicle occupants)
- In-vehicle temperature sensor
- Ambient temperature sensor
- Sunload sensor
- Vehicle speed sensor
- Engine coolant temperature sensor
- Evaporator discharge air temperature sensor
Using these inputs, the microcontroller determines the correct conditions for the following outputs:
- A/C clutch engagement
- Blower speed
- Air temperature blend door position
- Floor/panel door position
- Panel/defrost door position
- Air inlet duct door position
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.