2003 FORD MUSTANG instrument panel

z
The panel/defrost door vacuum control motor is at full vacuum and the panel/floor door vacuum
control motor is at no vacuum, directing airflow to the instrument panel A/C registers. A small
amount of airflow from the side window demisters will be present.
z Blended air temperature is available.
z The A/C compressor will operate if the outside air temperature is above approximately 6°C (43°
F).
z The blower motor is on.
PANEL
When PANEL is selected:
zThe air inlet door vacuum control motor is at no vacuum, admitting only outside air into the
passenger compartment.
z The panel/defrost door vacuum control motor is at full vacuum and the panel/floor door vacuum
control motor is at no vacuum, directing airflow to the instrument panel A/C registers. A small
amount of airflow from the side window demisters will be present.
z The temperature can be adjusted to heat the air, but the air cannot be cooled below the outside
temperature.
z The A/C compressor will not operate.
z The blower motor is on.
OFF
When OFF is selected:
zThe air inlet door vacuum control motor is at full vacuum, closing off outside air from entering
the passenger compartment.
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control motor is at no vacuum, closing off airflow to the defrost duct, side window demisters,
floor duct and instrument panel A/C registers.
z The A/C compressor will not operate.
z The blower motor is off.
FLOOR
When FLOOR is selected:
zThe air inlet door vacuum control motor is at no vacuum, admitting only outside air into the
passenger compartment.
z The panel/floor door vacuum control motor is at full vacuum and the panel/defrost door vacuum
control motor is at no vacuum, directing airflow to the floor duct. A small amount of airflow from
the side window demisters will be present.
z The temperature can be adjusted to heat the air, but the air cannot be cooled below the outside
temperature.
z The A/C compressor will not operate.
z The blower motor is on.
FLOOR/DEFROST
When FLOOR/DEFROST is selected:
zThe air inlet door vacuum control motor is at no vacuum, admitting only outside air into the
passenger compartment.
z The panel/floor door vacuum control motor is at partial vacuum and the panel/defrost door
vacuum control motor is at no vacuum, directing airflow to the floor duct, the defroster duct, and
the side window demisters.
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2. Inspect to determine if one of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply:
a A leak in the vacuum control circuit may occur during acceleration (slow leak), at all times
(large leak), or only when specific functions are selected (indicating a leak in that portion of the
circuit). The vacuum hoses used in the passenger compartment control circuit are constructed
from PVC plastic material. The vacuum hoses used in the engine compartment are constructed
of Hytrel® . Because of the materials used, never pinch the vacuum hoses off during diagnosis
to locate a leak. A wood golf tee can be used as a plug when it is necessary to plug one end of
a vacuum hose for leak test purposes.
3. If the inspection reveals obvious concerns that can be readily identified, repair as required.
4. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and select the vehicle to be tested from the scan
tool menu. If the vehicle selection cannot be entered:
zcheck that the program card is correctly installed.
z check the connections to the vehicle.
z check the ignition switch position.
If the scan tool still does not allow the vehicle selection to be entered, refer to the scan tool manual. 5. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST using the scan tool. If the scan tool responds with:
zCKT 914, CKT 915 or CKT 70 = ALL MODULE NO RESPONSE/NOT EQUIPPED, go to
Communication System Diagnostics in Section 418 - 00 to diagnose network concern.
z If the powertrain control module (PCM) is not listed for a communication concern, turn
the A/C function selector switch to OFF and execute self- test diagnostics for the PCM.
6. If any PCM DTCs are retrieved, and are related to the concern, go to the Powertrain Control Module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index to continue diagnostics.
7. If no DTCs related to the concern are retrieved, go to the Symptom Chart to continue diagnostics.
Symptom Chart Visual Inspection Chart Mechanical Electrical
z
Loose, missing or damaged A/C compressor
drive belt.
z Loose or disconnected A/C clutch.
z Loose, misrouted or damaged vacuum lines. a
z Broken or leaking refrigerant lines.
z Broken or leaking vacuum control motor. z
Open fuses.
z Blower motor inoperative.
z A/C compressor inoperative.
z Circuitry open/shorted.
z Disconnected electrical
connectors.
Powertrain Control Module Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index DTC Description Action
P1460 WOT A/C cutout circuit
malfunction Refer to the Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis
(PC/ED) manual.
P1464 A/C demand out of self-
test
range GO to DTC P1464. Klj . 5 ba
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Description Nm lb-
in Steering column reinforcement 9 80
Instrument panel steering column cover bolts 9 80
Duct RH instrument panel register 9 80 Klj . 1 ba
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Air Distribution
NOTE:
The air distribution system of this vehicle cannot be equipped with a cabin air filter.
There are two sources of air available to the air distribution system:
zoutside air
z recirculated air
Recirculated air is only used during MAX A/C.
Air distribution within the vehicle is determined by the function selector switch position. Airflow control
doors are used to direct airflow within the air plenum chamber. Vacuum control motors (18A318) are
used to position these airflow control doors. Refer to Section 412 - 00 for a description and operation of
each of the system functions.
The air distribution system is designed to provide airflow from the defrost nozzle when no vacuum is
applied to any of the vacuum control motors. This is done to prevent a situation where defrost cannot
be obtained due to a system vacuum leak.
Air enters the passenger compartment from the:
zinstrument panel A/C register (19893).
z heater outlet floor duct (18C433).
z windshield defroster hose nozzle (18490).
z side window demisters.
Passenger compartment air is exhausted from the vehicle through open windows or body air vents.
Instrument Panel Registers
There are A/C registers on the left and right sides of the instrument panel and in the center instrument
panel finish panel.
The LH and RH A/C registers are only serviceable as assemblies.
The center A/C registers are not serviceable as assemblies. The registers are installed with the
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Register —
LH
Removal 1. Remove the instrument panel steering column cover bolts.
2. Unsnap and remove the instrument panel steering column cover.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Register —
Center
Removal and Installation
NOTE: The center register is incorporated into the instrument panel center finish panel.
For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 12 .
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Nozzle —
LH Demister and Hose
Removal 1. Remove the instrument panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 12 .
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the hose and the nozzle from the instrument panel.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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