Crown Victoria - "Fix" Stuck HVAC Controls
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- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- I found the answer why my HVAC controls were "sticking" in my owners manual.
It says;
"Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in
MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked.
This allows the vehicle to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents".
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This video may help you if your car has the EATC (Electronic Automatic Temperature Control) unit;
• Ford EATC HVAC Self Te...
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#PanzerPlatform
Where do i begin!!... a simple thank u won't do it!.. i purchased an 05 CVPI SAP from auction Feb/2020. It came with cracked intake, i replaced with new one, before replacing intake and after this hissing sound with a whistle at the end of hissing would always make its presence. It drove me nuts not being able to find that vacuum sound leak hissing for months, today i come across your video and Ta Dah!! There was the fix just turn the knob to the vent position before turning off the car in park...lol. Thank you so much, your awesome for putting these very helpful videos that took a huge weight off my shoulders and stress, i read you dont monetize your channel but i hope with this comment is a payment of gratitude for all your time, dedication and great video content that helps the Panther Car Community and average DIY folks out there Men or Women, and Yes i subscribed and will be spreading the word about your channel. This made my hole year! 👍
Who is this?!?
Did Gary put you up to this?
How much did he pay you?
Nah, I'm just kidding.
Yo Aloe,
Thanks for the kind words.
Be sure to check out some of my other Playlists.
They're guaranteed to waste your time, and leave you feeling disappointed.
-Chuck
Yo aloe!.. lol. 😂 Yup i already seen the floor mat video... i showed my wife what the hissing fix was when turning off the car... she said ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!... wife and I are guilty of not reading the car manual aswell. Thanks again Chuck! 👍
@@officerbigmac1891
Right on Aloe.
I live in semi tropical south Florida. I only set my control to either OFF or MAX/AC. I never would have guessed that someone would design a climate control that didn't like being set to OFF. I was born in Michigan, and wouldn't normally think that the people there are brain dead, but what a completely bone head design. Thank you so much for the video. I never thought to RTFM. My fix has been to wiggle the temperature knob after I start my car and turn on the AC which kicks it into blowing cold air.
Right on Buck,
Thanks for stopping in, and the kind words.
You are correct, I believe this design flaw is due to the use of “Vacuum Control Motors” to operate the mode doors within the HVAC ductwork. Here’s a brief overview of the Vacuum Control Motors; ruclips.net/video/O-UblzGhbDw/видео.html
-Chuck
As a mechanic and a Crown Vic owner of 24 years and working HVAC on Ford's, I can tell you that your temperature blend door servo motor is bad. Those are the typical symptoms. When they go bad they get "lazy" and take their sweet time to change from one setting to the next one and make noises like soft crunchy noises. The Max/Normal servo motor works with vacuum and the temperature blender servo is an electric motor. I've never seen the vacuum motors fail but I am tired of seeing the blender door servo motor failing to work as intended.
Hey Chuck, good to know that. Thanks for your detailed information. Greetings. Frank
Frank
"A smart man learns from his mistakes, a wise man learns from the mistakes of others."
Hopefully someone can benefit from my mistakes.
Thanks for the tip now I know what not to do in my Vic this summer
Shannon CVPI
"A smart man learns from his mistakes, a wise man learns from the mistakes of others."
Hopefully someone can benefit from my mistakes.
@@PanzerPlatform exactly that's what it's all about
So which mode should we leave it in. Did I miss that.
Right on UB,
Thanks for watching.
Here's the 60 second version. lol
ruclips.net/video/_bk-e7cM2gE/видео.html
-Chuck
Wow, I thought it would've been the opposite. Thank you!
Right on Kub,
Thanks for watching.
-Chuck
Very nice. I never knew this.
Thanks for watching.
-Chuck
This fixed my problem and saved me some money! Thank you very much for the video
Right on Michael,
Thanks for stopping in.
-Chuck
The only reason not to leave it on the ac max or off position is these two positions block outside air and can cause them to overheat and shatter windows.
Right on Mark,
Thanks for watching.
I had no idea.
Why doesn't the owner's manual just say that? lol
Do you know where I could confirm & verify this in writing?
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform well I worked at ford dealership back in the day, I learned it from there. Most dealership service dept should have something or maybe ford web site?
Umm I didn't catch the part where you told us what setting you should leave it at on your controls? You said do not leave in the off position or the max air position SOOO... which position should you leave it in? TY
Yo RM,
Thanks for stopping in.
I made a 60 second version of this video that is easier to understand.
Check it out here;
ruclips.net/video/_bk-e7cM2gE/видео.html
-Chuck
My 03 Grand Marquis has been doing that lately. It definitely isn't the temperature blend door because that's been locked into the cold position permanently since it's only driven in the summer.
That's terrible, quit being lazy. lol
ruclips.net/video/S0VgsFcdpdM/видео.html
-Chuck
This is why you’re the man chuck! Just ran into this problem. thought it was a blower or fan fail..hopefully that’s not the case. I’ll send you video later today
Yo King,
Glad to help.
You can find my email address on the "about" tab on my channel page.
-Chuck
Does the unit itself becomes hot when it's working but doesn't blown cold air..? My Grand marquis 2008 having this issue and the unit is very hot when i touch it..
Right on Habib,
This should give you the answer;
ruclips.net/video/1g4v4aHqIzI/видео.html
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-Chuck
So...I gotta be the guy to ask. What is considered normal weather conditions and what should you select if it is not a normal weather condition?
Yo Hollywood,
Are you experiencing a malfunction with your HVAC system in your Vic?
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform I just noticed when I move to any setting it instantly switches with the exception of MIX. That one takes like almost the whole drive to work before it blows air from vent and floor simultaneously. I thought something might be going out, but then I watched this...because reading is for chumps.
I always switch to OFF right before I park. I generally only use Vent, Max A/C, Off or Defrost settings while driving. So, I never noticed MIX was slow to respond until recently. I figured I'd try something new to see what all the fuss was about. Mix is pretty cool. I kinda like it. Now that I see I should leave it in a mode, I'm gonna park while still in MIX and see if now I can rapidly switch between settings on startup, or not.
Worse case scenario; since everything else works immediately as I think it should, I'll just go back to using OFF while parked and back to VENT while driving, and not use MIX.
Best case scenario; I leave it parked while in a mode and then even MIX works immediately when selected. We shall see. 👀
@@HollywoodHornet
So wait a minute, you had this issue, and knew I would have a video on the subject, or you searched it, and by luck you found my video?
OK, just so you know this is what “MIX” does on your 2002 model year, (page 55);
MIX - Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster ducts
and the floor ducts. Heating and air conditioning capabilities are
provided in this mode. For added customer comfort, when the
temperature control knob is anywhere in between the full hot and full
cold positions, the air distributed through the floor ducts will be
slightly warmer than the air sent to the windshield defroster ducts. If
the temperature is about 6°C (43°F) or higher, the air conditioner will
automatically dehumidify the air to reduce fogging.
Here is the answer to your original question;
“Under snowy or dirty weather conditions, your vehicle’s climate
control system should be left in the OFF position when the vehicle is
parked. This allows the climate control system to be free from
contamination of outside pollutants”
This is because when you select the OFF position, the fresh air / recirculation mode door is closed.
I won’t ask you to read anymore, I imagine you’re on the verge of busting a gasket or a migraine. If you want to know more, this video will help you decide which mode to select while driving;
ruclips.net/video/CytjWiE7YRE/видео.html
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform Thank God there's a video. All that reading was starting to provoke me into having some sort of episode. Plus it went in one eye and out the other.
I googled "Crown vic mix setting slow to respond". There was a link to a You Tube video where some dude opens up his glove box and jams a screwdriver into the blend door actuator and gives it the business. I believe one of the related videos in the are of his video brought me to your video and yours was much more my style. (despite me loving to manhandle and break things, I find listening to some dude reading something to me is way more entertaining).
I'll go watch (or listen) to that link. I should change my channel format to me reading books to people. Maybe then I might enjoy reading more. Fun fact, I used to enjoy reading. I think being forced to read a shitload of books for college made me hate it. Kind of a rebellious thing. I like doing something until someone makes me, then I rebel and hate the thing. I love eating hamburgers...until I'm forced to eat hamburgers, then imma go eat hotdogs instead.
@@HollywoodHornet
That's awesome, you went to college?
But, how come you're so dumb?
You keep walking right into these. Lol
I’m having that problem and I tried what you did and still not working. I have seen that they said you may have to change out the little rubber tube but trying to find a video to actually get to it.
Right on LK,
This might help; ruclips.net/video/GVEG9v1HgKA/видео.html
-Chuck
Hi i need a answer because it’s starting to drive me crazy i have a 2002 grand marquis LS for the life of me I can’t figure out how to get it to blow on my face and feet at the same time plz help
Right on DC,
Thanks for watching.
Have a look at page 54 of your owner’s manual for the answer.
Here’s a link to the manual;
www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/catalog/owner_guides/02croog2e.pdf
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Let me know if you still need help.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform thanks I guess i cant do it 😞
What’s going on Chuck, so r u saying to leave it in the off position?? Or what position to put it in? Thanks in advance
Right on Prince,
Have a look at this video;
ruclips.net/video/_bk-e7cM2gE/видео.html
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It might be easier to understand.
-Chuck
Man you are amazing ! I like all your videos , Keep it up
Right on Mr. A
Thanks for watching.
Welcome to the club, prepare to be disappointed. lol
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform lol
just got a 2005 Grand ma life saver. thank you awesome
Right on Chris,
Thanks for watching.
-Chuck
Thank you for sharing
Right on Tru,
Thanks for watching.
-Chuck
So i have the same issue now... how long do I do this procedure for?
Right on DJ,
Thanks for watching.
Not sure what you mean.
This might help; ruclips.net/video/_bk-e7cM2gE/видео.html
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform you state that you fixed stuck HVAC by doing this did it fix the problem?
@@DJNexuz1
Yes.
When you park the car, and leave the air flow selector switch in OFF, or MAX AC the vacuum control motors get "stuck".
It takes around 10-15 minutes of driving for them to unstick themselves.
So the "fix" is to NOT leave the selector switch in OFF, or MAX AC.
That's why it's in the owner's manual.
-Chuck
Hello Mr. Chuck. I am having a similar case as you have had. Is is alright if I leave I the HVAC system in "Vent"? thank you sir and have a wonderful day.
Right on Raf,
Thanks for watching.
The answer to your question is at 3:47.
-Chuck
3:47 did not answer your question.
Hi there. I just bought a 2008 p71....all black. When I drove it off the lot, the air was fine BUT, like you said the next day it just stopped. I left it off and that's what happened. I'll give it a few days and try it again to see if this fixes it. Thanks so much
Yo RS,
Thanks for stopping in.
-Chuck
What if it's just flat out stuck period. How do I unstick it.
BFH
Random question where did you get that phone mount for ur dash? Thanks in advance!
Right on Mr. Harvey,
Thanks for watching.
It called 3M Dual Lock.
It's a form of velcro but way better.
-Chuck
Thanks for the mention, what is the solution or way to fix cuz I messed up XD
2005 crown vic
Right on Tepser,
Thanks for watching.
This might help; ruclips.net/video/_bk-e7cM2gE/видео.html
-Chuck
My ac will only blow when i hit the gass
Check the vacuum lines from the Vacuum tank to the HVAC control head for leaks.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform will do thanks
I got a 2005 Crown Vic and a stuck on a heat.What should I do
Hello,
If you have the electronic control unit try to reset it with this procedure;
ruclips.net/video/1g4v4aHqIzI/видео.html
If you have manual controls, (3 knobs) reset it with this procedure;
ruclips.net/video/9CxejeIbGYw/видео.html
If resetting it does not work you may need to replace the Temp Control Blend Door like this;
ruclips.net/video/S0VgsFcdpdM/видео.html
-Chuck
Hoping for a reply, my ac blows cold, so it has enough freon, the problem is, it'll blow cold, then normal not as cold, then back to cold when going fast, what could be happening.
Right on Billy,
Thanks for watching.
What is the YEAR / MAKE / MODEL of your car?
Does it have the standard control head (three knobs), or the fancy automatic electronic unit?
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform 2009 P71 ,110k Miles, Got it serviced today, was low on freon, cleaned out the orice tube, condenser seems like it's blowing colder constantly now, i do have another issue, while the car is in Park, there is a pulsaving/vibration and comes and goes, almost like a pulse. nothing shakes in the engine bay, the mounts seem good, i have no idea what it could be, while in drive, nothing shakes
@@billy_doink
Glad you got it fixed.
If the referigerant leaked out, was there a leak?
DId the leak get fixed also?
Otherwise it might leak out again.
The vibration:
Try to figute out what is spinning when the car is in park, vs. drive.
That sould help you isolate the vibration.
-Chuck
Glad you brought this up, because I had some odd air directionals that left me wondering about broken air dam doors.
So if it suggests not to leave it in the "OFF" or "MAX A/C" positions, is it safe to assume that "NORM A/C", "VENT", "FLOOR", "MIX", and "DEF" are all acceptable selector positions in which to leave the knob when parked?
I would think "VENT" would probably be best of all, but I'm not 100% sure on that. Would make sense though. Thanks.
Hey B3,
Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment.
I just had to re-read my owner's manual.
Yes, when the vehicle is off, and parked.
You may leave the mode selector in any position other than "OFF", and "MAX A/C".
Don't ask me why, it just seems to work that way. lol
-Chuck
Hey Chuck I was curious what your opinion was on going with Crown Vic interceptor exhaust on the P74 LX would be I will be going with stock size pipe and H pipe and mufflers ???
Right on Benjamin,
Sorry to disappoint but, I have no experience modifying the exhaust on a Panther Car.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform Oh nothing to be sorry for at all I actually have kept everything that I have done on my car at stock setup, I really enjoy working on this car I really appreciate and enjoy your videos on various things about these cars.
@@BenjaminAllen-k7x
Thanks for the kind words.
-Chuck
Could you go into detail of the device and fix itself instead of just the details of why it doesn’t work?
Yo Jake,
Thanks for stopping in, and the great question.
The repair you’re looking for does not exists.
The cause of this malfunction is a design flaw.
Ford used a combination of electric motors, and mechanical VACUUM motors.
It’s the vacuum motors that get stuck, and take a few minutes to free themselves.
This might be what your looking for though.
This video goes over the components of our HVAC system, and how they work;
ruclips.net/video/O-UblzGhbDw/видео.html
If you are currently experiencing a malfunction, and need help with diagnosis come on back.
-Chuck
Funny, I cannot find Ford Floor mats anywhere in the stores near me.
I got the ones in the video from Walmart for $19.99 back in 2010.
They're made by a company called Plasticolor.
These are made for the Ford trucks, but they work Ok.
I even have the rears.
You can see 'em here;
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ruclips.net/video/rMcVfk3TdFk/видео.htmlm1s
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I have this problem right now in my 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis. But mine is coming and going often. The AC works for 1 minute, then suddenly closes for 1 minute. Over and over again. I can hear it blowing but its blocked. Then poof, it opens and blows cold. I have always been leaving my control on max AC all the time, never change it......but after watching the video, I still have a question. What's the fix? :) What do I do to make sure that vent stays open forever!
I was just reading some other messages....so leave the control in anything but OFF or Max AC....and by doing this, when I turn the AC on, it should stay on?
@@richardcolacino3631
Here's a better explanation;
ruclips.net/video/_bk-e7cM2gE/видео.html
Here's some other helpful videos;
ruclips.net/video/1g4v4aHqIzI/видео.html
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ruclips.net/video/9CxejeIbGYw/видео.html
-Chuck
Yea I don't understand either. Does it mean jus leave it in vent for a period of time and it will eventually start back working?
@@nightryder16
Here is your fix;
ruclips.net/video/_bk-e7cM2gE/видео.html
If you still need help, please leave your question in a fresh comment thread.
That way everyone will see your question, just like you saw Richard's
-Chuck
I have a question on my 01 vic lx. The ac has been working fine, but this morning was finally cold enough to turn on the heat, im not getting hot air (it's warm). But now i need my ac again and now im not getting cool air (everything works with the ac compressor and fan and blend door stuff) i think it's just not responding to the temp setting thats been selected. Do you think its inside the climate control module? (I have the push button digital readout one)
Yo Jake,
Try this first, and see if this restores proper function;
ruclips.net/video/9CxejeIbGYw/видео.html
If not, check;
Thermostat.
ECT sensor with scan tool.
Coolant level in radiator.
After you try those 4 thing report back with an update.
-Chuck
@PanzerPlatform I did the reset thing and the ac works now. It had a 025 number code, but at least the ac works now thanks my friend. It's getting hot and humid again here in indiana. Btw what do you think that code means?
@@jakethesnake4971
Glad you got it taken care of.
EATC error code definitions are in the description box of this video;
ruclips.net/video/1g4v4aHqIzI/видео.html
I am having that issue my ac is blowing from the top not at my face
Yo Repo,
That's a different issue.
If you have the fancy electronic EATC try this first to reset the system;
ruclips.net/video/1g4v4aHqIzI/видео.htmlfeature=shared
If you have the manual controls, (three knobs) try this first to reset the system;
ruclips.net/video/9CxejeIbGYw/видео.htmlfeature=shared
If neither of these work, or only work temporarily you made need to replace the O-rings in the control head.
It’s not hard, or difficult, just time consuming.
Here’s a good video to watch first;
ruclips.net/video/GVEG9v1HgKA/видео.html
If you still need help, come on back.
-Chuck
Hey chuck great video, so now that I use ac on my car when i accelerate the air cuts of from the vents and goes to the windshield vents . Once i let go of the accelerater the air flows back to the vents... is it because of this same issue of the video... i also leave everything at off
Right on DJ,
Thanks for watching.
Our cars use mechanical vacuum motors to route the hvac airflow through the ducts.
These motors run off engine vacuum.
When you floor the accelerator pedal it affects engine vacuum.
It sounds like you have an issue somewhere in the hvac vacuum system, (vacuum tank, lines, motors, etc.)
This might help; ruclips.net/video/O-UblzGhbDw/видео.html
-Chuck
I'm having the same issue for about 2 weeks now , I'm gonna use Chucks advice & see how my 2006 LX Acts.
@@PanzerPlatform I hope my issue is just the switch / where it's left when parked . My issue sounds just like @DJNexuz , but I have not driven it enough to notice if the flow changes when I hit the Accelerator or not ( most likely does ) Ill find out soon & I will also check out the link , Thanks Chuck .
Where you get those floor mats
Yo Jolo,
Thanks for watching.
Here you go;
www.pepboys.com/plasticolor-ford-elite-floor-mat-2-piece/product/979946
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-Chuck
I have searched every square inch of the internet for those Ford floor mats. They’re not anywhere. I’ve seen similar mats for every other car company except ford.
Yo Ishiro,
Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment.
The fronts are available at Pepboys for$23.90;
www.pepboys.com/plasticolor-ford-elite-floor-mat-2-piece/product/979946
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The rears are available on Amazon for $32.95;
www.amazon.com/U-INC-Utility-Rubber/dp/B00I0BUGXW/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ford+floor+mats+with+logo&qid=1578799196&sr=8-3
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I got mine from Walmart back in 2010.
-Chuck
Also, our 2004 Crown Vicks are almost identical twins! But mine was a Special Order car that the customer never picked up! with every freakin option offered, all leather, overhead console, premium sound system including 6 disk CD in the trunk, air ride, now that's been replaced with a spring kit... Even have all controls on the steering wheel, climate, cruise, and radio controls. The dealer used the car for a year till I bought it in 06'. Chestnut Brown which I think was a rare color that year
You lucky dog. lol
I did try this a few times but did not work for my 2006 Grand Marquis. I tried vent a few times but did not try all of them. But I still get AC intermittently. It's frustrating because the cold air is blowing but its being blocked. Then all of a sudden, something opens and here comes the cold. I was curious....is there a way to force open that blend door actuator 100% of the time? would that fix this? because I live in AZ and never need heat. That's assuming this is the problem of course. I am trying desperately to avoid the dreaded dash being removed to fix this problem.
It sounds like your issue is NOT the "Temperature Control Blend Door Actuator".
It sounds like your issue is the "Vacuum Control Motors" or the lines that feed them have a leak.
This video will give you an overview of the components in our HVAC on out Panther Cars;
ruclips.net/video/O-UblzGhbDw/видео.htmlfeature=shared
-Chuck
And is that the type of problem that requires the entire dash to be ripped out?@@PanzerPlatform
@@richardcolacino3631
No. You can see 'em by sticking your head down by the accelerator pedal.
That's blend door on passenger side over your glove box U can shut it for cold air & open for hot
Interesting okay. So you have to leave it on Vents or anything else but AC or OFF
Thanks for stopping in.
Incorrect.
You may leave it in any position except: MAX A/C or OFF.
Here's a better video;
ruclips.net/video/_bk-e7cM2gE/видео.html
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform that’s similar to what I said. I appreciate the help! I have a 2010 MGM I’ll do this next time I’m away and not driving
@@Dragunov302
Incorrect.
There is a difference from MAX A/C and Normal A/C.
MAX A/C closes the fresh air MODE DOOR in the HVAC system.
Normal A/C leaves the freash air MODE DOOR in the open position.
When you park, and leave the selector switch on MAX A/C the vacuum control motors bleed down their holding vacuum.
When you come back to the car it will take up to 15 minutes of driving for the vacuum control motors to function again.
That is the whole cause of this malfunction.
MAX A/C = No
A/C = Yes
OFF = No
Shit, I've always turned mine to the OFF position everytime I parked it since I owned it, I work night shift and noticed some cold nights after work it would take really long to defrost the windshield, like 15 minutes or so, maybe this is my problem, thanks for the info.
Hey Tyler,
Thanks for watching, and taking the time to leave a comment.
So yeah, ever since I read this section of the owners manual, when ever I park the car and leave it, I set the mode selector switch to NORM A/C, or DEFROST.
Since I've been doing that, I've never had a problem with the HVAC.
Give it a shot.
I'd appreciate it if you would let me know if it fixed, your issue, or not.
Glad to know ya,
-Chuck
p.s.
I also have some other dumb videos that will be sure to waste your time.
Feel free to check them out.
I've had my 2011 CVPI for a little over a year now. Has been pretty good so far. I noticed last week when in floor, mix, or defrost modes, most of the air was coming out of the dash vents, so when I tried to defrost it took awhile. I tend to do the same thing. I often turn the selector to off. So this evening I ran the selector through all of its functions and temperatures. Something must have gotten stuck before, but all is fine now! Thanks for the tips!
@@genodrum67
Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment.
Glad to know ya.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform, So I've been setting the selector to vent when parked aswell as when I let it idle and warm up for the past couple months, it was nearly -30°c a few nights and the windshield does seem to defrost much quicker. Thanks for the tip.
@@genodrum67 yeah, noticed mine was blowing some air from the vents when set to floor or mix as well, maybe something is stuck a bit like yours was, I'll try cycling through everything and see if that helps.
Mine does this and I don't leave it on ac or off. Mines a 2007. Also I can never get defrost working perpetuity cause it leaks to other vents.
Right on Jake,
Thanks for watching.
This might help; ruclips.net/video/O-UblzGhbDw/видео.html
-Chuck
I jus installed A new engine on my 95 crown vic, as well as both catalytic converters, water pump, radiator, (BOTH TOP/BOTTOM HOSES) thermostat, fan clutch, all the heater hoses, vacuum hoses, motor mounts, and the heater core, and IT STILL WILL NOT BLOW OUT HOT AIR😭😭😭, THANKS FOR INPUT ON THIS ISSUE ✌️👍
Yo Mac,
Thanks for watching.
-Chuck
Most likely the air mix actuator is stuck on cold. I have the same problem. It is located behind the glove box. Swap that out and you should be good.
might help mine not get so damn hot out in a parking lot on hot days, takes forEVER for the AC to get it somewhat cooled off. I always leave the A/C just on when I shut it off.
Yo Beard,
Thanks for watching.
This "fix" does not make the A/C colder, it only fixes which vents the cold air blows from.
Try it out, and give us and update.
Actually, you might want to re-watch the video.
So we're clear.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform as the owner's manual said that you referenced, it helps the vehicle "breathe" instead of sitting there in the heat with no ventilation on a hot day out in the sun. That's why I was thinking it might help with the time it takes to get the heat out of the cabin. I understand the point of the fix in your case here, my blend door actuator also creaks/squeaks but it wasn't completely failing to actuate as my air does blow out of the right vents. I think I have something leaking though as I'll also hear a hiss like a vacuum leak but only temporarily when I change the vent switch like when I'm going from off to max a/c
@@Terminxman
Thanks for replying.
Those creaks/squeaks are normal operation.
I discuss them here, and even give an audio demonstration;
ruclips.net/video/1g4v4aHqIzI/видео.html
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Also, you may want to discontinue use of “MAX A/C” and use “NORM A/C”.
I discuss the reasons here;
ruclips.net/video/CytjWiE7YRE/видео.html
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Chuck
Alley hoop.. these type of videos doing numbers right now might make another
Nope.
Just 4,228 people that are more confused than before they clicked this video. lol
Panzer Platform 😭😭 “I cant say I have an answer either... but I know what cha talking about tho “😃👍 should be the title of my video
Did you get a influx of views on this vid when the summer hit? Or has it always been close to 4K ?
@@kingcrownp7130
I just clicked on the little "ANALYTICS" button under the video.
It's basically showing a graph of steady growth since it was published.
So to answer your question, there was no influx.
Panzer Platform oh I made i video on this matter during the winter and it’s doing numbers now.. I’ll see how this one do and I might make a new one in the morning with the sun beaming for dramatic flare and more precise dialogue
guess i better start doing this
Right on Lee,
You mean you didn't read your Owner's Manual like me, and everyone else. lol
-Chuck
I’ve had this problem with my town car for years but it won’t switch back
Right on Les,
Thanks for watching.
This might help; ruclips.net/video/1g4v4aHqIzI/видео.html
-Chuck
here we go again to a panzer video, my ac just started blowing hot air while i was idling, compressor kicks in but nothing happens, fan does not turn on and it is hard to push when engine is off.
I tried driving a bit and the engine overheated to max and the light came on so i stopped the engine, what a day
Ho-Yo Silver
Which fan?
Radiator, or HVAC blower motor?
Geez, let me know what you find.
And if you're watching my videos to fix your car, Ha! Good luck. lol
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform radiator fan, i pushed it with my finger and feels very hard to push, i tried in my 99 and you push it it spins freely
@@SilverBullet93GT
I think you found the problem.
Wow just freaking wow. I had no idea. And to think I was trying to use pliers to turn my blow fan switch!!! Yikes!!!
Yo SRT,
Thank for watching.
Don't feel too bad.
Before I found out, I didn't know either. lol
-Chuck
Panzer Platform Hey I have a question. I had to replace the entire a/c switch panel seeing as how the fan settings wasn’t working properly. I went to the junkyard, found one and I installed it correctly, and works great!...however the back lighting is completely out...like at night all the switch dials are pitch black lol. Is it something I did wrong? Or did I pull a faulty ac panel?
@@SRT92
Yo SRT,
There should be two bulbs in the unit.
Here is how you replace them;
ruclips.net/video/5nOC5nlFmRw/видео.html
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-Chuck
Panzer Platform Wow! Thanks for that. Will knock this out as soon as I get off from work. Again, thanks!
Panzer Platform I went and got the Sylvania 194 bulbs, I popped them in and they still don’t work. Maybe the panel I got from the junk yard is no good.
I have a 2008 ford crown Vic p71 with 90k miles and my problem is that my A/C blows cold air but not ice cold how it should, no matter what I have the climate control set too. It still keeps the same temperature. My heater doesn’t work either and it has no overheating problems. Any solutions?
Yo Nicholas,
Thanks for the question.
Usually, the first step in fixing automotive HVAC systems is to take some “before” vent temperature readings. That way you’ll know if you fixed the problem, by taking an “after” reading when the repairs are completed. Get a hold of an automotive style Digital Thermometer for the vent temp readings. They’re around $5 bucks. Here is what it looks like;
- www.harborfreight.com/instant-read-digital-thermometer-63614.html?_br_psugg_q=digital+thermometer
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Next, do an A/C + Heater performance test. Usually under “normal” conditions my Panther vent temps with the A/C on ranges from 37F to 42F. With the heater on, my Panther vent temps range from 140F to 152F. Also make sure the engine coolant level is at the proper level before performing this test.
Once you get some accurate vent temp readings, move on to checking the “LOW SIDE”, and “HIGH SIDE” A/C system pressures. You’ll need a Manifold Gauge Set.
Most auto part stores have a free loaner tool program, and they usually have them in stock. Or you can buy one for $60. It looks like this;
www.harborfreight.com/ac-r134a-manifold-gauge-set-62707.html
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I don’t want to overwhelm you. If you want to know the next steps reply to this comment.
-Chuck
Nicholas S
This might help;
ruclips.net/video/EWUxmWRxsXE/видео.html
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Air mix actuator may be bad. Swap it out.
so i leave on normal A/C ? will that fix the issue of not having air blow through the front register ?
Yo Abdul,
If you don't have any components that are broken, yes.
But, it sounds like you make have a bigger issue.
Can you describe what is not functioning properly?
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform hello, yeah it seems that no matter what i select on the switch it still blows from the defroster and rear seats vents and no matter what i choose on the switch it remains the same , it blows cold even at 49 celsius ambient temperature (120 Fahrenheit) lucky i can still use it here in Kuwait , am i looking at a possible vacuum leak, i like the car and i do wana learn how to fix this issue
@@meyawabdulaziz3863
Yo Abdul,
Thank you for better describing your malfunction.
I'm almost positive I know what the problem is now.
Sometimes it may me a failed part called a "Blend Door Actuator/Motor".
But in this case I suspect the O-Rings in the Climate Control Unit have failed.
The procedure to replace the O-Rings is not difficult, or expensive but it will require around 2 hours of your time.
Of course the proper course of action is to perform a thorough diagnosis to confirm & verify the complaint before starting the repair procedure, but in this case, I think we have already established the cause of the issue.
I have partnered with a Panther Platform expert to produce a step by step tutorial on how to fix this issue.
Here is a link to the video;
ruclips.net/video/GVEG9v1HgKA/видео.html
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Please leave a comment on the video to let us know you found the video.
And another comment after you have fixed your malfunction.
If you need anything else, please call again.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform alright ill see what i can do about it thank you for your help and youtube video link by the way the video you sent is for electric HVAC control mine is manual
@@meyawabdulaziz3863
The repair procedure to replace the o-rings should be the same.
Owner's manual? You mean there might actually be some useful info in them? BTW - why is YT just recommending this video to me now?
I just can't tell you ALL my secrets.
Just kidding, when I hit 1K subscribers I went back to all my 90 videos, and tagged them #PanzerPlatform
I even did that for videos on my second channel.
That's why you kept seeing those in your recommended section.
Tee hee.
You may want to do that too, but you have like 400 videos.
I still haven't figured out how to do the cool chapters thing that you do, let alone how to tag something in a video. I may have to turn partial control over to my teenager and pre-teen to figure all the cool tech stuff out.
@@WJHandyDad
I'll do it for you. Just send me your you tube password. lol
The answers two those two questions are in the description of every one of my videos. I'll send you a video how to do the time stamp chapters.
👍🏻😎
Right on JT.
My heat blows, but not very hard on max. It’ll still switch from front vents to window defrost. I usually would leave my selector on window defrost when the car is parked. It’s winter where I am from. What can I do?
Yo Tyler,
It sounds like you might want to check the blower motor resistor.
Or maybe the blower motor itself is wearing out.
But before you do all that check all the wires in the system for damage like from mice and such.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform thanks for the reply! I’ll be looking into those things, as well as subscribing!
@@tylerjames0229
Welcome to the club, prepare to be disappointed. Lol
I have a problem with my vents air will blow strong out of the left driver vent and the left passenger vent. But air from the right driver vent and right passenger will be somewhat faint. Do you know what this can be? Please help I don't know what to do. I also I have the auto climate control
Yo Leo,
Thanks for watching.
What is the YEAR / MAKE / MODEL car your working on?
This may sound silly, buy you know that each register can be shut off with the little adjuster at the bottom of the vent right?
If they're open try this, and report back;
ruclips.net/video/1g4v4aHqIzI/видео.html
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-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform 1997 Crown Victoria.
Yes I realize I can use the vent adjuster. But I'm not getting air from All 4 vents evenly, I'm wondering if you may know what that may be. And I checked out that video it doesn't seem anything like that. Are from the left driver and left passenger will be strong but the right driver and passenger will be faint
@@leos1023
Sounds like you need to get into the dash and check the blend door actuators.
@@PanzerPlatform thanks! I'll check it out
My 04' Crown Victoria LX Sport, aka Vicky, has the climate control head... you can pull codes that'll sorta tell you what's the issue. I got a code 24 for the blend door motor... it's the most imposible part on the Vick to get to. After changing the blend door motor same issue, Ford dealership said it was the head control unit for $750 plus labor! FordTechMakuLoco has a video on rebuilding the head unit and for $10 I got the O-ring kit and did myself
Right on DMQ,
Thanks for stopping in.
You're "making money" over there. lol
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform I'm 'Making Money' on a State job 🤣😂 More like going broke heading into retirement... and getting Taxxed on that income...
Thanks. Doncha love it when the solution is FREE?
Yo St,
Thanks for stopping in.
-Chuck
What u have to do
Yo TR,
Here's the short version.
ruclips.net/video/_bk-e7cM2gE/видео.html
-Chuck
How can I control in hot air I have electronic system touch I need hot air?
Hey Mohammed,
I made another video to answer your question. You can see it here;
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ruclips.net/video/1g4v4aHqIzI/видео.html
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Or just keep reading;
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First just to make sure, check the engine coolant level in the overflow reservoir to make sure it’s filled to the proper level. If it’s too low, hot engine coolant may not reach the heater core to bring heat into the passenger compartment. If the coolant level is OK, they you may proceed.
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If your car has the fancy "EATC" (Electronic Automatic Temperature Control) usually the temperature can be increased by pressing the “RED” button until it reaches the highest temp setting.
If this doesn't work, you may have a malfunction. However, there is a procedure to put the ETAC into "Self Test” mode. Once you have obtained an error code, your diagnosis may begin. Follow these steps to enter the ETAC Self Test Mode.
Step One: (Optional) Make sure the vehicle has a fully charged battery before stating this procedure.
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Step Two: Set the vehicle to KOEO (Key On, Engine Off). This means turn the key to the run position, without starting the engine.
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Step Three: Press “OFF” on the EATC
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Step Four: Press “FLOOR” and “OFF” at the same time
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Step Five: Press “AUTOMATIC”
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Step Six: The Self Test may take up to 30 seconds to complete. You may hear audible noises coming from the vents, or under the dash. This may be the various blend doors, and or motor actuators performing a full sweep calibration. Take note of any error codes. 888 usually means the self test has not detected any malfunction. After the test is complete, press DEF to end the test.
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Possible Error Codes;
022 - blend door short (intermittent)
024 - blend door fault (during test)
025 - blend door fault (intermittent)
030 - inside temp control sensor shorted (during test)
031 - inside temp control sensor open (during test)
040 - ambient temp sensor short (during test)
041 - ambient temp sensor open (during test)
042 - ambient temp sensor short (intermittent)
043 - ambient temp sensor open (intermittent)
050 - sunlight sensor short (during test)
052 - sunlight sensor short (intermittent)
115 - intermittent engine coolant temp signal
125 - intermittent vehicle speed signal
888 - test pass/complete
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For further diagnosis consult the appropriate service / repair manual. By the way I have a video on how to obtain free online automotive service / repair manuals for any car. You can watch the video here to learn more;
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ruclips.net/video/cCxHk1PNBuo/видео.html
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-Chuck
Hey buddy I just went through a recent issue I changed the thermostat that didn't help. But all of a sudden my heater is blowing cold air, I tapped on the fan under the hood and that will turn it on but it's blowing cold air? I know big dick pic has all the answers lol was seeing if you could maybe point me in the right direction
Yo ZG,
I'm a little confused.
Let's start at the beginning.
What was your original malfunction with the HVAC system?
Why did you replace the T-Stat?
Let's start there first.
Also remind me of the YEAR / MAKE / MODEL of the vehicle.
-Chuck
@@PanzerPlatform lol Ok thanks, so at first the heater stopped blowing. But then I noticed at high speeds the heat would blow a little, or when I used the brakes the heat would blow for a second... So I looked at some videos online, and seeing the guy tapping on the fan underneath the hood. The heat would work for a moment then goes out. And now a week later the heat disappeared all together. And it's getting cold as hell in Indy haha
@@ZenjaminGlenn
Ok.
Let's start with the basics.
Check all fuses in both fuse boxes, (under dash, and engine bay).
Then check the resistor for the blower motor.
Then check the blower motor connector for proper connection, and or damage.
Then check the wiring going to the blower motor, (with a good flashlight, and give it the wiggle test).
Also check engine coolant to make sure it's topped up.
If you recently serviced the cooling system you may have air in the system that needs to be bleed.
What is the YEAR / MAKE / MODEL of your car?
Do you have the fancy digital EATC HVAC control unit, or the basic 3 knob unit?
If you have the EATC, perform the self test to check for error codes.
I'll leave a link to my video how to perform that test.
-Chuck
Here is how to do the self test;
ruclips.net/video/1g4v4aHqIzI/видео.html
@@PanzerPlatform thanks for all the info, im looking into the stuff... I'll keep ya posted. BtwI have the fancy electric bs unit.
My new grand marquis does this but it's digital 🥲🥲🥲
Right on G,
Thanks for watching.
Same thing applies to the EATC Unit; ruclips.net/video/_bk-e7cM2gE/видео.html
-Chuck
I can tell you have a pre 2005 panther by the design of the steering wheel.
You are correct, 2004.