A/C Temperature Display - Brightness Variation

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Article No. 88-18-2

AIR CONDITIONING - ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) - BRIGHTNESS VARIATION IN TEMPERATURE DISPLAY - VEHICLES WITH AUTOLAMP SYSTEM BUILT BEFORE 1/01/88

FORD: 1985-88 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1985-88 COUGAR


ISSUE: When the headlights are tuned "ON" by the autolamp system, the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) temperature display (VAC) may flash back and forth from "headlights on" brightness to "maximum" brightness along with the turn signals when they are activated.


ACTION: To correct this, install a new design EATC control. Refer to the appropriate model year Car Shop Manual, Volume B, Section 36-75.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E5SZ-19980-G EATC Control BM


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: "Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage"
OPERATION: 881802A
TIME: 0.5 Hr.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 19980
Condition Code: 09