Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module: Notes

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Notes
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The EATC module is part of the climate control panel, which consists of temperature selection buttons, digital display window, system and rear fan on-off buttons, AUTOMATIC button, blower speed control thumbwheel, and mode control (manual override) buttons.

EATC system can be operated in full automatic mode by pressing AUTOMATIC button, or system can be manually operated by selecting one of following mode control (manual override) buttons: MAX A/C, VENT, PNL-FLR, FLOOR, FLR-DEF and DEF. See Figure.

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