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Pinpoint Test F: No Communication With The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module: Testing

  1. F1 CHECK CIRCUIT 1203 (BK/LB) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in OFF position.
    • Disconnect: EATC Module C228a.
    • Measure the resistance between the EATC module C228a-1, circuit 1203 (BK/LB) and ground.
      Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Between EATC Module C228A-1, Circuit 1203 (BK/LB) And Ground
      G03965194Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 
    • Yes  : GO to F2.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 1203 (BK/LB). TEST the system for normal operation.
  2. F2 CHECK CIRCUITS 483 (RD) AND 1566 (RD/YE) FOR AN OPEN 
    • Key in ON position.
    • Measure the voltage between the EATC module C228a-26, circuit 483 (RD), C228a-14, circuit 1566 (RD/YE) and ground.
      Fig 2: Measuring Voltage Between EATC Module C228A-26, Circuit 483 (RD), C228A-14, Circuit 1566 (RD/YE) And Ground
      G03965195Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    • Is the voltage greater than 10 volts? 
    • Yes  : GO to MODULE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK to diagnose the network concern.
    • No  : REPAIR circuit 483 (RD) or 1566 (RD/YE) for an open. TEST the system for normal operation.