A/C - Lack of Cooling From Driver/Passenger Vents: Overview

Article No.
03-3-4

02/17/03

CLIMATE CONTROL - LACK OF COOLING FROM
DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER SIDE VENT -
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DUAL AUTOMATIC
TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) ONLY

FORD:
2002 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN:
2000-2002 LS

Article 00-15-3 is being republished in its entirety to update the models covered and to update the Basic Causal Part number.

ISSUE

Some vehicles may exhibit a lack of A/C cooling from either the driver or passenger side vents or an extreme temperature difference between the driver and passenger side on vehicles with DATC (Dual Automatic Temperature Control): This may be caused by a faulty DCCV (Dual Coolant Control Valve), a faulty DATC control assembly, or faulty electrical circuits.

ACTION

Inspect and service as necessary, electrical circuits, DCCV and DATC control assembly. Refer to the following Service Procedure to aid in diagnosis and repair.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 00-15-3

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

030304A Diagnosis (Includes Time 0.5 Hr.
To Perform All Diagnosis
Mentioned In This Article
Can Be Claimed With Or
Without Part Replacement)
3.0L/3.9L Engine

030304B Additional Time To 1.7 Hrs.
Replace Dual Coolant
Control Valve - 3.0L
Engine

030304B Additional Time To 2.0 Hrs.
Replace Dual Coolant
Control Valve - 3.9L
Engine

030304C Additional Time To 0.6 Hr.
Replace Dual Automatic
Temperature Control
Assembly: 3.0L/3.9L
Engine

030304D Additional Time To Repair 0.4 Hr.
Wire - 3.0L/3.9L Engine

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
18495 42

OASIS CODES: 208000, 208200, 208999





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