A/C - Loss Of A/C When Switching Modes

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AIR CONDITIONING - LOSS OF A/C WHEN SWITCHING FROM "A/C" TO "MAX-A/C" OR "MAX-A/C" TO "A/C" MODE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/22/88 TO 8/05/88

Article No. 88-21-1

FORD: 1988 TEMPO

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988 TOPAZ


ISSUE: Loss of air conditioning when switching from the "A/C" to "Max A/C" or "Max A/C" to "A/C" mode may be caused by the fan controller. The circuit protection within the fan controller may delay the electrical signal for A/C. The delayed signal is interpreted as a system fault and results in the A/C system shutting down.

ACTION: Install a new fan controller that does not have an engineering part number E83B-8C609-AC stamped on it. Refer to the 1988 Car Shop Manual, Volume E, Section 27 for service details

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E83Z-8B658-A Fan Controller B


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: 882101A
TIME: 0.4 Hr.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 8B658
Condition Code: 09
OASIS CODES: 2600, 2610, 2612