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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2009MILAN PREMIER, 3.0 1, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1680 (HVAC - CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION AND DIAGNOSTICS)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSCLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMINSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWD
Inspection and Verification
2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Inspection and Verification
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Verify the customer's concern by operating the climate control system to duplicate the condition.
- Inspect to determine if one of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply:VISUAL INSPECTION CHART
Mechanical Electrical - Loose, missing or damaged A/C compressor drive belt
- Loose or disconnected A/C clutch
- Broken or binding door/actuator
- Broken or leaking refrigerant lines
- Obstructed in-vehicle temperature sensor
- Disconnected in-vehicle temperature aspirator hose
- Central Junction Box (CJB) fuse(s):
- 9 (7.5A)
- 15 (10A)
- 27 (10A)
- 31 (10A)
- Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuse(s):
- 101 (40A)
- 111 (15A)
- 21 (15A)
- Blower motor inoperative
- A/C compressor inoperative
- Circuitry open/shorted
- Disconnected electrical connectors
- Cooling fan inoperative
- As pinpoint tests and measurements are being carried out, be sure to inspect for any disconnected, loose-fitting or incorrectly installed component, module and in-line electrical connectors and pins.
- If the inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
- If the cause is not visually evident, connect the scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC).
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the VCM:
- check the VCM connection to the vehicle.
- check the scan tool connection to the VCM.
- refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article, No Power To The Scan Tool, to diagnose no communication with the scan tool.
- If the scan tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
- verify the ignition key is in the ON position.
- verify the scan tool operation with a known good vehicle.
- refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article to diagnose no response from the Rear Audio and Temperature Control (RATC) module, PCM or HVAC module.
- Carry out the network test.
- If the scan tool responds with no communication from one or more modules, refer to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK article.
- If the network test passes, retrieve and record the continuous memory DTCs.
- Clear the continuous DTCs and carry out the self-test diagnostics for the RATC module, PCM or HVAC module.
- If the RATC module DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go the REAR AUDIO AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL (RATC) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEXΒ . If the HVAC DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to HVAC MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEXΒ . If the PCM DTCs retrieved are related to the concern, go to PCM DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE INDEXΒ . For all other DTCs, refer to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article.
- If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to Symptom Chart - Climate Control SystemΒ or Go to Symptom Chart - NVHΒ .
NOTE:
Make sure to use the latest scan tool software release.
NOTE:
The Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) LED prove out confirms power and ground from the DLC are provided to the VCM.
NOTE:
Some PCM DTCs may inhibit A/C operation. If any PCM DTCs are retrieved, diagnose those first.
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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.