ATC - Inaccurate Outside Temperatures Displayed

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ELECTRONIC AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EATC) - INACCURATE OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE READING

Article No. 88-17-2

FORD: 1987-88 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1987-88 SABLE

ISSUE: Inaccurate outside temperature readings may be displayed on the electronic automatic temperature control after the vehicle has been parked for three or more hours in sunny 40 degree to 60 degree F (6 degree to 16 degree C) temperatures. This may be caused by the cold engine lockout switch not resetting itself due to the effect of the sun entering the passenger compartment.

ACTION: To correct this, install an engine compartment cold engine lockout switch. Refer to the service instructions packaged with the new cold engine lockout switch for removal and installation procedures.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E8DZ-18D376-A Cold Engine Lockout B
Switch


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: 881702A
TIME: 0.6 Hr.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 18D376
Condition Code: 53