2003 FORD MUSTANG engine

PINPOINT TEST B: INSUFFICIENT, ERRATIC, OR NO HEAT z
Does the vacuum control motor hold a vacuum? A20 CHECK THE VACUUM CONTROL MOTOR INSTALLATION
z
Key in OFF position.
z Check the attachment of the vacuum control motor arm to
damper door.
z Is the vacuum control motor arm attached to the door or
door crank arm? Yes
REPAIR or INSTALL a
new damper door.
TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
CONNECT the vacuum
control motor arm to
the door and check
operation. TEST the
system for normal
operation.
Test Step Result / Action to Take
B1 CHECK FOR CORRECT ENGINE COOLANT LEVEL
z
Key in OFF position.
z Check the engine coolant level when hot and cold.
z Is the engine coolant at the correct level (hot/cold) as
indicated on the engine coolant recovery reservoir? Yes
GO to
B2 .
No
GO to B3 .
B2 CHECK FOR HOT WATER TO THE HEATER CORE INLET
HOSE WARNING: The heater core inlet hose will become
too hot to handle and may cause serious burns if the
system is working correctly.
z Key in START position.
z Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
z Feel the heater core inlet hose. Yes
GO to
B4 .
No
TEST the engine cooling
system for correct
operation. REFER to
Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B . Klj . 14 ba
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PINPOINT TEST C: THE A/C DOES NOT OPERATE/DOES NOT
OPERATE CORRECTLY z
Is the heater core inlet hose too hot to handle? B3 CHECK THE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM INCLUDING
RADIATOR CAP FOR LEAKS z
Fill the engine cooling system to specified level.
z NOTE: It is not necessary to check the components
separately at this time.
z Pressure check the engine cooling system. Refer to Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B .
z Does the engine cooling system, including the radiator
cap, hold pressure? Yes
GO to
B4 .
No
Pressure test the heater
core. REFER to
Component Tests, Heater
Core — Pressure Test. B4 CHECK THE HEATER CORE OUTLET HOSE FOR HOT
WATER z
Feel the heater core outlet hose.
z Is the heater core outlet hose cool or cold? Yes
TEST the heater core for a
plugged or partially
plugged condition. REFER
to
Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B .
No
GO to Pinpoint Test E .
Test Step Result / Action to Take
C1 CHECK THE PCM PID WACF
z
Connect the diagnostic tool.
z Turn the function selector to the OFF position.
z Key in ON position.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic
tool:
z Monitor the PCM PID WACF while turning the function
selector.
z Does the PCM PID WACF read YES? Yes
REFER to the Powertrain
Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual.
No
GO to
C2 .
C2 CHECK THE PCM PID WACF WITH THE A/C ON
z
Turn the function selector switch to the A/C position.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic Yes
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tool:
z Monitor the PCM PID WACF while turning the function
selector.
z Does the PCM PID WACF read YES? Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual.
No
GO to
C3 .
C3 CHECK THE PCM PID ACCS WITH THE A/C ON
z
Key in START position.
z Make sure the engine is at idle.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic
tool: PCM PID ACCS.
z Monitor the PCM PID ACCS while turning the function
selector.
z Does the PCM PID ACCS read ON? Yes
GO to
C4 .
No
GO to C6 .
C4 CHECK PCM PID WAC WITH THE A/C ON
NOTE:
When PCM PID WACF is YES, this is the same
fault as DTC P1460.
z Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic
tool: PCM PID WAC.
z Monitor the PCM PID WAC while turning the function
selector.
z Does the PCM PID WAC read ON? Yes
GO to
C20 .
No
GO to C5 .
C5 CHECK THE INPUT SIGNAL TO THE PCM
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: PCM C175.
z Key in ON position.
z Measure the voltage at PCM C175- 41, circuit 198
(DG/OG), harness side and ground.
z Is the voltage reading greater than 10 volts? Yes
INSTALL a new powertrain
control module. TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
GO to
C6 .
C6 CHECK THE REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
z
Key in OFF position.
z Connect the manifold gauge set. Refer to Refrigerant System Tests in this section.
z Is the system pressure 345- 1,724kPa (50-250psi)? Yes
GO to
C7 .
No
REPAIR the leaks and
RETEST the system for normal
operation. REFER to Section 412 - 03 .
C7 CHECK THE SUPPLY TO THE FUNCTION SELECTOR
SWITCH z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Function Selector Switch C294c.
z Key in ON position.
z Measure the voltage at the function selector switch
C294c- 2, circuit 883 (PK/LB), harness side and ground. Yes
GO to
C17 .
No
GO to C8 . Klj . 16 ba
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z
Turn the function selector switch to each of the following
positions and note the resistance reading:
zMAX A/C
z A/C
z VENT
z FLOOR
z MIX
z DEFROST
z Are any of the readings less than 10,000 ohms? C11 CHECK CIRCUIT C198 (DG/OG) FOR A SHORT TO
GROUND z
Connect: A/C Cycling Switch C130.
z Disconnect: A/C Pressure Cut-off Switch C1078.
z NOTE: The A/C pressure cut- off switch C1078 for the
3.8L engine is shown, C1078 for the 4.6L engines is
similar. The pin locations and the circuits are identical.
z Measure the resistance between the A/C pressure cut-
off switch C1078- 3, circuit 198 (DG/OG), harness side
and ground.
z Is the resistance reading less than 10,000 ohms? Yes
GO to
C14 .
No
GO to C12 .
C12 CHECK THE A/C CYCLING SWITCH FOR A SHORT
TO GROUND z
Disconnect: A/C Cycling Switch C130.
z NOTE: The A/C pressure cut- off switch C1078 for the
3.8L engine is shown, C1078 for the 4.6L engines is
similar. The pin locations and the circuits are identical.
z Measure the resistance between the A/C pressure cut-
off switch C1078- 2, circuit 420 (DB/YE), harness side
and ground. Yes
REPAIR circuit C420 (DB/YE)
for a short to ground. TEST for
normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new A/C cycling
switch. REFER to
Section 412 -
03 . TEST system for normal
operation. Klj . 18 ba
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z
Is the voltage reading greater than 10 volts? C16 MEASURE THE RESISTANCE OF CIRCUIT 348 (VT)
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: Function Selector Switch C294c.
z Measure the resistance between the A/C function
selector switch C294c- 1, circuit 348 (VT), harness side
and A/C cycling switch C130- 4, circuit 348 (VT), harness
side.
z Is the resistance reading less than 5 ohms? Yes
INSTALL a new function
selector switch. REFER to
Section 412
- 04 . TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 348 (VT) for an
open. TEST the system for
normal operation. C17 MEASURE THE VOLTAGE TO THE A/C PRESSURE
CUT- OFF SWITCH z
Key in OFF position.
z Connect: A/C Cycling Switch C130.
z Disconnect: A/C Pressure Cut-off Switch C1078.
z Turn the function selector switch to the A/C position.
z NOTE: The A/C pressure cut- off switch C1078 for the
3.8L engine is shown, C1078 for the 4.6L engines is
similar. The pin locations and the circuits are identical.
z Measure the voltage at the A/C high pressure cut- off
switch C1078- 2 circuit 420 (DB/YE), harness side and
ground. Yes
GO to
C19 .
No
GO to C18 . Klj . 20 ba
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z
Is the voltage reading greater than 10 volts? C18 CHECK THE A/C CYCLING SWITCH
z
Key in OFF position.
z Disconnect: A/C Cycling Switch C130.
z NOTE: The A/C pressure cut- off switch C1078 for the
3.8L engine is shown, C1078 for the 4.6L engines is
similar. The pin locations and the circuits are identical.
z Measure the resistance between A/C cycling switch
C130- 2, circuit 420 (DB/YE), harness side and the A/C
high pressure cut- off switch C1078-2, circuit 420
(DB/YE), harness side.
z Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes
INSTALL a new A/C cycling
switch. REFER to
Section 412 -
03 . TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 420 (DB/YE) for
an open. TEST the system for
normal operation. C19 CHECK THE A/C PRESSURE CUT-
OFF SWITCH z
Key in OFF position.
z NOTE: The A/C pressure cut- off switch C1078 for the
3.8L engine is shown, C1078 for the 4.6L engines is
similar. The pin locations and the circuits are identical.
z Measure the resistance between Rotunda Breakout Box
pin 41 and A/C high pressure cut- off switch C1078-3,
circuit 198 (DG/OG), harness side.
z Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? Yes
INSTALL a new A/C pressure
cut-
off switch. REFER to
Section 412 - 03 . TEST the
system for normal operation.
No
REPAIR circuit 198 (DG/OG)
for an open. TEST the system
for normal operation. C20 CHECK THE GROUND CIRCUIT AT THE CONSTANT
CONTROL RELAY MODULE z
Key in OFF position. Yes Klj . 21 ba
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to plot a vertical line for ambient temperature and a
horizontal line for A/C clutch OFF time in seconds.
z Is the intersection of the two lines above the upper
limit? DISCHARGE and RECOVER
the system to remove
excessive moisture or
refrigerant oil. REFER to
Air Conditioning (A/C) System
Recovery, Evacuation and
Charging . TEST the system
for normal operation.
No
GO to E7 .
E6 CHECK FOR A HIGH SUCTION PRESSURE
z
Refer to the data plot used to evaluate the system low
pressure performance in Step E3.
z Is the intersection of the two lines above the upper
limit? Yes
REMOVE the A/C evaporator
core orifice to repair missing or
damaged (leaking) O-
ring
seals. REFER to Section 412 -
03 . TEST the system for
normal operation.
No
INSTALL a new A/C cycling
switch when the intersection of
the two lines is below the
lower limit. REFER to Section 412 - 03 . TEST the system for
normal operation. E7 CHECK THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE
z
Refer to the data plot used to evaluate the system A/C
clutch OFF time in Step E5.
z Is the ambient temperature above 26°C (80°F)? Yes
This is normal operation for
the refrigerant system in high
humidity conditions.
No
DISCHARGE and RECOVER
the system to correct an
overcharge condition. REFER
to
Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation
and Charging . TEST the
system for normal operation. E8 CHECK FOR A HIGH DISCHARGE PRESSURE
z
Refer to the data plot used to evaluate the system high
pressure performance in Step E2.
z Is the intersection of the two lines above the upper
limit? Yes
GO to
E9 .
No
GO to E11 .
E9 CHECK FOR A NORMAL LOW PRESSURE
z
Use the recorded data from the refrigerant system tests
to plot a vertical line for ambient temperature and a
horizontal line for compressor suction (low) pressure. Yes
REFER to
Section 303 - 03A or
Section 303 - 03B . to diagnose
the engine cooling system.
TEST the system for normal
operation. Klj . 27 ba
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PINPOINT TEST F: NO OPERATION IN ALL TEMPERATURE
SETTINGS
PINPOINT TEST G: THE BLOWER MOTOR DOES NOT
OPERATE/DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY INSTALL a new A/C
compressor due to low
performance. REFER to
Section 412
- 03 . TEST the
system for normal operation. Test Step Result / Action to Take
F1 CHECK THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL
z
Start the engine and run at idle. Allow the engine to reach
normal operating temperature.
z Place the function selector switch in the NORMAL A/C
position.
z Adjust the temperature control to full warm position, and
physically feel the discharge air temperature at the at the
center panel vents.
z Rotate the temperature control to full cold position, and
physically feel the discharge air temperature at the center
panel vents.
z Does the discharge air temperature vary? Yes
The temperature blend
door is functioning
correctly. RETURN to the
symptom chart.
No
GO to
F2 .
F2 CHECK FOR A BROKEN A/C TEMPERATURE CONTROL
CABLE z
Remove the climate control assembly to gain access to the
control cable head.
z Move the temperature control from full warm to full cold.
z Inspect the cable control head as you move the temperature
control.
z Does the alignment mark on the control head move? Yes
INSTALL a new
evaporator housing.
REFER to
Section 412 -
02 .
No
INSTALL a new
temperature control cable
assembly. REFER to
Section 412 - 04 .
Test Step Result / Action to Take
G1 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE AT C238
z
Disconnect: Blower Motor Jumper C238.
z Key in ON position.
z Turn the blower motor selector to LOW.
z Turn the function selector to FLOOR.
z Check for voltage between C238- 6, circuit 249 (DB/LG) and
C238- 3, circuit 261 (OG/BK). Yes
GO to
G2 .
No
GO to G4 . Klj . 30 ba
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