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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999ESCORT ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONTROL ASSEMBLYDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1999 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
Control Assembly: Description and Operation
1999 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3SECTION Description and Operation
The climate control assembly has three system controls:
- The A/C heater function selector switch combines a vacuum selector valve with two electrical switches to supply battery positive voltage (B+) to the A/C clutch circuit and the blower motor control circuit.
- The temperature selection is accomplished with a potentiometer connected to the electric blend door actuator that controls positioning of the temperature blend door. Movement of the control knob from COOL (Blue) to WARM (Red) causes a corresponding movement on the air temperature control door and determines the temperature that the system will maintain.
- The blower motor switch controls blower motor speed by adding or by passing resistors in the heater blower motor switch resistor.
Climate Control Assembly
The following Systems are grouped together into a single integrated control panel:
- in-vehicle entertainment
- clock
- heated back window
- climate control
The climate control assembly has three system controls:
- The A/C heater function selector switch combines a vacuum selector valve with two electrical switches to supply battery positive voltage (B+) to the A/C clutch circuit and the blower motor control circuit.
- The temperature selection is accomplished through cable controlled positioning of the temperature blend door located in the heater core housing.
- The blower motor switch controls blower motor speed by adding or by passing resistors in the heater blower motor switch resistor.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.