Symptom Chart: Climate Control - Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC)

2021 Ford Transit-350 HD Base, Van Cargo Extended, 3.5L Eng VIN 8, AWDSECTION Symptom Chart: Climate Control - Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC)
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Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .

Symptom Chart 

Condition Possible Sources Actions
A module does not communicate with the diagnostic scan tool Fuse(s)
Wiring, terminals or connectors
FCIM
REFER to: Communications Network .
Unable To Duplicate The Customer Concern And No Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Present Refer to Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test C 
The electric booster heater is inoperative or does not operate correctly Refer to Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test Q 
Reduced outlet airflow Plugged cabin air filter INSPECT the cabin air filter. REFER to: Cabin Air Filter . If OK, DIAGNOSE for low refrigerant charge, A/C always commanded on or blower motor not operating correctly.
Improper refrigerant level CARRY OUT the refrigerant system tests. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant System Tests procedure in GENERAL PROCEDURES  If refrigerant charge is OK, GO to Pinpoint Test H 
Blower motor GO to Pinpoint Test K 
The air inlet door is inoperative Refer to Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test D 
Incorrect or erratic direction of airflow from outlets Refer to Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test E 
Insufficient, erratic or no heat Refer to Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test F 
The A/C is inoperative Refer to Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test G 
The A/C is always on -- A/C mode always commanded ON Refer to Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test H 
Temperature control is inoperative/does not operate correctly Refer to Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test I 
The blower motor is inoperative Refer to Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test J 
The blower motor does not operate correctly Refer to Pinpoint Test GO to Pinpoint Test K 
Insufficient A/C cooling Improper refrigerant level CARRY OUT the refrigerant system tests. Refer to the appropriate Refrigerant System Tests procedure in GENERAL PROCEDURES  If OK, DIAGNOSE for a temperature door actuator not operating correctly.
Temperature door actuator GO to Pinpoint Test I 
A/C pressure relief valve discharging A/C pressure relief valve CHECK the high side system pressure. If the pressure is below the A/C pressure relief valve open pressure, 3, 447-4, 137 kPa (500-600 psi), INSTALL a new A/C Compressor.
REFER to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 6.2L V8 .
REFER to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 6.8L Triton-30V - V10 .
REFER to: Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor - 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel .
High system pressure CHECK the high side system pressure. If the system pressure is above the A/C pressure relief valve open pressure 3, 447-4, 137 kPa (500-600 psi), REPAIR the A/C system for a restriction.
Climate control does not operate only when remote start is used IPC information display settings
Non-Ford approved remote start system installed
VERIFY Remote Start - Message Center Set To Auto, or Remote Start - Message Center Set To Last User Settings. REFER to: Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) - System Operation and Component Description .
VERIFY module communications network operation. DIAGNOSE Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) if present.
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