HVAC Module DTC Chart

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION HVAC Module DTC Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Some PCM DTCs may inhibit A/C operation. If any PCM DTCs are retrieved, diagnose those first. Refer to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
HVAC MODULE DTC CHART

DTC Description Action to Take
B1249 Blend Door Failure Go to Pinpoint Test AΒ .
B1251 In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor Open Circuit Go to Pinpoint Test BΒ .
B1253 In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor Short to Ground Go to Pinpoint Test BΒ .
B1255 Ambient Temperature Sensor Open Circuit Go to Pinpoint Test CΒ .
B1257 Ambient Temperature Sensor Short to Ground Go to Pinpoint Test CΒ .
B1259 Solar Radiation Sensor Circuit Open Go to Pinpoint Test DΒ .
B1261 Solar Radiation Sensor Circuit Short to Ground Go to Pinpoint Test DΒ .
U1073 SCP Invalid or Missing Data for Engine Coolant If DTCs are present in the instrument cluster, diagnose those codes first. CLEAR the DTCs. If the HVAC DTC returns, INSTALL a new HVAC module. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL article. TEST the system for normal operation.
If no DTCs are present in the instrument cluster, CLEAR the DTCs. If the HVAC module DTC returns, INSTALL a new HVAC module. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL article. TEST the system for normal operation.
U1341 SCP Invalid or Missing Data for Function Read Vehicle Speed REFER to the Introduction - Gasoline Engines article.
All Other DTCs - REFER to the Master DTC Chart in MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
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