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A/C - Erratic Cool/Warm Function Operation

Article No.
02-23-6

11/25/02

CLIMATE CONTROL - ERRATIC OPERATION OF THE
COOL/WARM FUNCTION OF THE TEMPERATURE
CONTROL SYSTEM - REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR
STRATIFICATION (SECONDARY) TEMPERATURE
BLEND DOOR

FORD:
1996-2003 TAURUS

LINCOLN:
1998-2002 CONTINENTAL

MERCURY:
1996-2003 SABLE

ISSUE

Some vehicles may exhibit constant warm air discharge from the climate control system. This may be caused by the Climate Control Stratification Door (Secondary Temperature Blend Door) which may distort and bind.

ACTION

Replace the Climate Control Stratification (Secondary) Temperature Blend Door with a redesigned service part. The service procedure has changed as this door is now available separately versus replacing the case assembly.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

System Conditions

EATC System - EATC diagnostics may show a code B1249 or codes 022, 024 or 025. System defaults to full heat. System operates normally after running EATC on-demand self test, no concern found after performing appropriate Work Shop Manual Pin Point Test. Concern may repeat after two or more weeks.

Manual System - System has no temp control, possibly "popping" noise when changing temperature setting.

Stratification (Secondary) Temperature Blend Door Replacement

1. Remove the Instrument Panel. Refer to the appropriate model year Workshop Manual Section 501-12.

2. Remove the Temperature Blend Door Actuator. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 412-04.

3. The door control should now move freely. (depending on the extent of door interference, the door may not be able to be moved freely).





4. Inside the plenum, you will see the Stratification (Secondary) Temperature Blend Door or upper door attached to the main temperature blend door by an internal white nylon link. Disconnect the nylon link from the stratification door. Squeezing the clips together on the white nylon link should aid in removal (Figure 1).

5. Reach inside and remove the stratification door. Cutting the door with metal snip pliers near the pivots will provide easier removal.

6. Place the new door 3F1Z-19D842-AA inside the plenum chamber and slide in the large pivot point first (which is closest to you) then slide the door into position until the small door pivot point on the front side of the case clicks into place.

7. Connect the nylon link, reinstall the temperature blend door actuator, and instrument panel per the Workshop Manual.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

022306A Replace The Secondary 2.3 Hrs.
Temperature Blend Door
(Includes Time To Remove
And Install Instrument
Panel) 1996-1999
Taurus/Sable

022306B Replace The Secondary 3.0 Hrs.
Temperature Blend Door
(Includes Time To Remove
And Install Instrument
Panel) 2000-2003
Taurus/Sable

022306C Replace The Secondary 3.5 Hrs.
Temperature Blend Door
(Includes Time To Remove
And Install Instrument
Panel) 1998-2000
Continental

022306D Replace The Secondary 4.1 Hrs.
Temperature Blend Door
(Includes Time To Remove
And Install Instrument
Panel) 2001-2002
Continental

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
19D842 42

OASIS CODES: 208000 208100, 208200, 208999, 290000





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