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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1998VILLAGER GS, VAN CARGOREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)HEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)HVAC CONTROL SYSTEMSA/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUAL
1998 Mercury Villager GS, Van Cargo
A/C-Heater System - Manual
1998 Mercury Villager GS, Van CargoSECTION A/C-Heater System - Manual
- *Please Read This First*
- A/C System Specifications
- Description
- Operation
- Adjustments
- Trouble Shooting
- Preliminary Inspection
- Symptom Diagnosis
- Heat Is Always On
- Insufficient, Erratic or No Heat
- Insufficient A/C Cooling
- Climate Control Does Not Hold Temperature
- No Operation In All Function Settings
- Improper Operation In Function Settings
- Main Blower Motor Does Not Operate
- Main Blower Motor Runs Constantly
- Main Blower Motor Does Not Operate Properly
- No Switching In Operation Between Outside Air & Recirculated Air
- Auxiliary Blower Motor Does Not Operate
- Auxiliary Blower Motor Operates Constantly
- Auxiliary Blower Motor Does Not Operate At Some Speeds
- Auxiliary Blower Motor Does Not Operate Using Rear Auxiliary Blower Motor Switch
- Auxiliary Climate Control Assembly Does Not Operate
- Auxiliary VENT Position Will Not Change
- Auxiliary Temperature Control Knob Will Not Change Temperature
- No Or Insufficient Heat When Auxiliary Blower Is On & Temp. Control Knob Is Set To Warm Position
- A/C Clutch Does Not Engage
- A/C Clutch Slippage
- Noise From A/C Compressor
- Front Ventilation System Air Leaks
- Auxiliary System Insufficient A/C Cooling
- Test A: Heat Is Always On
- Test B: Insufficient, Erratic Or No Heat
- Test C: Insufficient A/C Cooling
- Test D: Climate Control Does Not Hold Temperature
- Test E: No Operation In All Functional Settings
- Test F: Improper Operation In Function Settings
- Test G: Main Blower Motor Does Not Operate
- Test H: Main Blower Motor Runs Constantly
- Test J: Main Blower Motor Does Not Operate Properly
- Test K: No Switching In Operation Between Outside & Recirculated Air
- Test M: Auxiliary Blower Motor Does Not Operate
- Test N: Auxiliary Blower Motor Operates Constantly
- Test O: Auxiliary Blower Motor Does Not Operate At Some Speeds
- Test P: Auxiliary Blower Motor Does Not Operate Using Auxiliary Control Assembly Blower Switch
- Test Q: Auxiliary Climate Control Assembly Does Not Operate
- Test R: Auxiliary Vent Position Will Not Change
- Test S: Auxiliary Temperature Control Knob Will Not Change Temperature
- Test T: No Or Insufficient Heat With Auxiliary Blower In On & Temp. Control Knob Set To Warm Position
- Testing
- Removal & Installation
- * Please Read First *
- Temperature Blend/Panel By-Pass Door Actuator Motor
- Panel/Floor/Defrost Door Actuator
- A/C Air Inlet Door Actuator
- Quarter Trim Panel
- Vent Door Actuator
- Temperature Blend Door Actuator
- A/C-Heater Unit
- Control Panel
- Blower Motor
- Clutch Cycling Pressure Switch
- Compressor
- Condenser
- Evaporator/Heater Core
- Evaporator Core
- Fixed Orifice Tube
- High Pressure Relief Valve
- Dual Pressure Cut-Out Switch
- Suction Accumulator-Drier
- Torque Specifications
- Wiring Diagrams
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.