Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Symptom Chart

Condition Possible Sources Action
  • Incorrect/erratic direction of airflow from outlet(s)
  • No vacuum to A/C heater function switch selector.
  • A/C heater function selector switch leaks vacuum.
  • Kinked/pinched vacuum hose.
  • Leaking vacuum control motor.
  • Leaking A/C vacuum check valve.
  • Leaking A/C vacuum reservoir tank and bracket.
  • Vacuum actuator arm not connected to door crank.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test A .
  • Insufficient, erratic, or no heat
  • Low engine coolant level.
  • Thermostat stuck open.
  • Disengaged/damaged temperature cable.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test B .
  • Insufficient, erratic, or no heat
  • CASS strategy failure.
  • Open fuses.
  • A/C clutch relay.
  • Shorted blend door actuator.
  • Powertrain control module.
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • A/C cycling switch damaged.
  • A/C system discharged/low charge.
  • Function selector switch damaged.
  • A/C pressure cut-off switch damaged.
  • A/C compressor clutch damaged.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test C .
  • The A/C is always on
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • A/C cycling switch.
  • A/C heater function selector switch.
  • Constant control relay module.
  • Incorrect A/C clutch air gap.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test D .
  • Insufficient A/C cooling
  • Restricted A/C evaporator core orifice.
  • Low refrigerant level.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test E .
  • No operation in all the temperature settings
  • Damaged blend door actuator cable.
  • Damaged air temperature control door.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test F
  • The blower motor does not operate
  • Open fuse.
  • Circuitry open/shorted.
  • Damaged heater blower motor switch (18578).
  • Damaged heater blower motor switch resistor (18591).
  • Damaged blower motor relay.
  • Damaged blower motor
  • Go To Pinpoint Test G .
  • The blower motor operates continuously in high speed
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • Damaged heater blower motor switch resistor.
  • Damaged heater blower motor switch.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test H .
  • No operation in high blower setting
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • Damaged heater blower motor switch.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test I .
  • No operation in lower speeds
  • Circuitry short/open.
  • Damaged heater blower motor switch resistor.
  • Damaged heater blower motor switch.
  • Go To Pinpoint Test J .
    Inspection and Verification
    1. Verify the customer's concern by operating the climate control system to duplicate the condition. 2. Inspect to determine if one of the following mechanical or electrical concerns apply: Visu ...

    Pinpoint Tests
    PINPOINT TEST P1464: DTC P1464: A/C DEMAND OUT OF SELFTEST RANGE Test Step Result / Action to Take P14641 RECHECK FOR THE DTC YesGO to P14642 . No The system is functioning correc ...

    Other materials:

    Caliper
    1. NOTE: It is not necessary to do a complete brake system bleed if only the disc brake caliper (2B120) was disconnected. Place a box end wrench on the disc brake caliper bleeder screw (2208). Attach a rubber drain tube to the disc brake caliper b ...

    Evaporative Emissions (Diagnosis and Testing)
    Special Tool(s) Evaporative Emission System Leak Tester 310-F007 (134-00056) or equivalent Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS) 418-F224, New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester 418-F052, or equivalent scan tool Evaporative Em ...

    Component Tests
    Heater Core WARNING: Carbon monoxide gas is colorless, odorless and dangerous. If it is necessary to operate the engine with the vehicle in a closed area such as a garage, always use an exhaust collector to vent the exhaust gases outside the closed area ...