Electronic Automatic Temperature Control Module Self-Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Marauder, 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, and 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The EATC module self-test will not detect concerns associated with data link messages like engine coolant temperature or vehicle speed signals. A diagnostic tool must be used to retrieve these concerns.
- The EATC module self-test will detect concerns in the system control functions and will display hard diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in addition to intermittent diagnostic trouble codes for concerns that occur during system operation. The vehicle interior temperature should be between 4°-32°C (40-90°F) when carrying out the self-test. If the temperatures are not within the specified ranges, false in-car temperature sensor DTCs will be displayed.
- The self-test can be initiated at any time. Normal operation of the system stops when the self-test is activated.
- To enter the self-test, press the OFF and FLOOR buttons simultaneously and then press the AUTOMATIC button within two seconds. The display will show a pulse tracer going around the center of the display window. The test may run as long as 30 seconds. Record all DTCs displayed.
- If any DTCs appear during the self-test, follow the diagnostics procedure given under ACTION for each DTC given.
- If a condition exists but no DTCs appear during the self-test, GO to SYMPTOM CHART Condition: The EATC System Is Inoperative, Intermittent or Improper Operation.
- To exit self-test and retain all intermittent DTCs, push the blue (cooler) button. The control will exit selftest, retain all intermittent diagnostic trouble codes and then turn OFF (display blank).
- To exit the self-test and clear all DTCs, press the DEFROST button. The vacuum fluorescent display window will show 888 and all function symbols for one second. Then, the EATC control assembly will turn OFF (display blank) and all DTCs will be cleared.
- Always exit the self-test before powering the system down (system turned OFF).
- Intermittent DTCs will be deleted after 80 ignition switch ON cycles after the intermittent condition occurs.
POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX
| DTC | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| P1460 | WOT A/C cutout internal driver malfunction | REFER to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE |
| P1469 | Low A/C cycling period | REFER to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE . |
| P1474 | Low speed fan internal driver failure | REFER to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE . |
| P1479 | High speed fan internal driver failure | REFER to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE . |
| P1464 | A/C demand out of self-test range | REFER to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE . |
ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) INDEX
| DTC | EATC (Hard) Self-Test Faults | EATC (Intermittent) Run-Time Faults | Description | Action to Take |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B1249 | 024 | 025 | Blend door short or failure | Go to PINPOINT TEST A |
| B1251 | 031 | N/A | In-car temperature sensor open circuit | Go to PINPOINT TEST B . |
| B1253 | 030 | N/A | In-car temperature sensor short to ground | Go to PINPOINT TEST B |
| B1255 | 041 | 043 | Ambient temperature sensor open circuit | Go to PINPOINT TEST C . |
| B1257 | 040 | 042 | Ambient temperature sensor short to ground | Go to PINPOINT TEST C . |
| B1260 | 053 | 051 | A/C solar radiation sensor open circuit | Go to PINPOINT TEST D . |
| B1261 | 050 | 052 | Solar radiation sensor circuit short to ground | Go to PINPOINT TEST D . |
| U1073 | N/A | N/A | SCP invalid or missing data for engine coolant | REFER to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE . |
| U1341 | N/A | N/A | SCP invalid or missing data for function read vehicle speed | REFER to INTRODUCTION - CNG, FLEX-FUEL & GASOLINE . |