Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module, Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Module and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index

2006 Lincoln ZephyrSECTION Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module, Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Module and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index
NOTE: Some PCM DTCs may inhibit air conditioning (A/C) operation. If any PCM DTCs are retrieved, diagnose those first. REFER to the INTRODUCTION - GASOLINE article.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEX

DTC Description Action to Take
B1200 Stuck Button Button held too long may set DTC. ATTEMPT to clean buttons. If code returns, INSTALL a new DATC/EATC module. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL .
B1251 A/C In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor Open Circuit GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
B1253 A/C In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST A .
B1255 A/C Ambient Temperature Sensor Open Circuit GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
B1257 A/C Ambient Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST B .
B2427 RH A/C Solar Radiation Sensor Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
B2426 RH A/C Solar Radiation Sensor Open Circuit GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
B2795 LH A/C Solar Radiation Sensor Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
B2796 LH A/C Solar Radiation Sensor Open Circuit GO to PINPOINT TEST C .
B1003 Mode Door Short/Failure GO to PINPOINT TEST E .
B1676 Battery Voltage Out of Range GO to PINPOINT TEST F .
B2266 LH Blend Door Failure or Short GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
B2267 RH Blend Door Failure or Short GO to PINPOINT TEST K .
B2268 Steering Wheel Control Switch Open Circuit GO to PINPOINT TEST P .
B2269 Steering Wheel Control Switch Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST P .
B1342 EATC Module Faulted INSTALL a new DATC/EATC module. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL .
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