Symptom Chart - Climate Control Systems

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Symptom Chart - Climate Control Systems
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Symptom Chart - Climate Control Systems

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • No communication with the HVAC module
  • Fuse(s)
  • Circuitry short/open
  • HVAC module communication network
  • HVAC functions verification
  • HVAC system and/or related components
  • The air inlet door is inoperative
  • Circuitry open/shorted
  • Door actuator
  • Air inlet door binding or stuck
  • HVAC module
  • Incorrect/erratic direction of airflow from outlets
  • Circuitry open/shorted
  • Door actuator
  • Mode door binding or stuck
  • HVAC module
  • The steering wheel control switch is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Circuitry short/open
  • Steering wheel control switch
  • HVAC module
  • Insufficient air conditioning (A/C) cooling
  • Restricted A/C evaporator core orifice
  • Low refrigerant level
  • A/C cycling switch
  • Evaporator discharge air temperature sensor
  • Temperature blend door actuator control
  • Reduced outlet airflow
  • Circuitry short
  • A/C compressor clutch air gap
  • A/C cycling switch
  • A/C clutch relay
  • Blower motor
  • Blower motor control
  • Blower motor resistor
  • Blower motor switch
  • PCM
  • Insufficient, erratic or no heat
  • Low engine coolant level
  • Engine overheating
  • Plugged or partially plugged heater core
  • Temperature blend door binding or stuck
  • A/C electric blend door actuator
  • Blend door circuit open/shorted
  • The air conditioning (A/C) is inoperative
  • Fuse(s)
  • A/C clutch relay
  • Circuitry short or open
  • A/C cycling switch
  • A/C system discharged or low charge
  • A/C compressor clutch
  • A/C evaporator discharge air temperature sensor
  • A/C pressure sensor
  • HVAC module
  • PCM
  • The air conditioning (A/C) is always on - A/C compressor does not cycle
  • Circuitry short or open
  • HVAC module
  • A/C clutch relay
  • A/C compressor clutch
  • A/C evaporator core temperature sensor
  • The air conditioning (A/C) is always on - A/C mode always commanded ON
  • Circuitry short or open
  • HVAC module
  • A/C clutch relay
  • A/C compressor clutch
  • A/C evaporator core temperature sensor
  • The blower motor is inoperative
  • Fuse(s)
  • Circuitry open or shorted
  • Blower motor
  • Blower motor speed control
  • Blower motor relay
  • The blower motor does not operate correctly
  • Blower motor speed control
  • HVAC module
  • Circuit short or open
  • The temperature set point does not repeat after turning the ignition switch OFF
  • Fuse
  • Circuitry short or open
  • HVAC module
  • VERIFY Central Junction Box (CJB) fuse 27 (10A) is OK. If OK, CHECK circuit 1566 (RD/YE) for an open and REPAIR as necessary. If OK, INSTALL a new HVAC module. If not OK, REFER to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS article to identify the possible causes of the circuit short.
  • The electronic automatic temperature control is inoperative/does not operate correctly
  • Temperature blend door/actuator broken/binding
  • HVAC module
  • CHECK the temperature blend doors/actuators for a binding or broken condition. If no condition is found, INSTALL a new HVAC module.
  • The temperature display will not switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • HVAC module
  • INSTALL a new HVAC module.
  • Inaccurate external temperature display
  • HVAC module
  • REFER to description and operation of the HVAC External Temperature Display . If the external temperature display is not operating as described and no DTC is present, CARRY OUT the Ambient Temperature Sensor component test under Component Tests . If the sensor tests OK, INSTALL a new HVAC module. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL article. TEST the system for normal operation.
  • A/C pressure relief valve discharging
  • High system pressure
  • A/C pressure relief valve
  • CHECK the high side system pressure. If the pressure is below the A/C pressure relief valve open pressure, REPLACE the A/C pressure relief valve. If the system pressure is above the A/C pressure relief valve open pressure, REPAIR the system for a restriction.
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