Ford Kuga

 Service Manual

Climate Control System » Climate Control System
Inspection and Checking

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Section 412-00, for schematic and connector information.

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Terminal Probe Kit 418-S035

Digital Multimeter (compatible with K-type thermocouple)

The Ford approved diagnostic tool

Refrigerant center

Thermometer - Fluke 80 PK-8 (FSE number 260 4102 001 07)

NOTE: The electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) module is integrated into the air conditioning control assembly.

1. VERIFY customer concern.

2. Visually CHECK for any obvious mechanical or electrical damage.

NOTE: Ensure correct locking of the wiring harness connector.

Visual Inspection

3. RECTIFY any obvious causes for a concern found during the visual inspection before performing any further tests. CHECK the operation of the system.

4. If the concern is still present after the visual inspection, perform fault diagnosis on the electronic engine management, the charging system, the generic electronic module (GEM) and the instrument cluster (vehicles with EATC: read out the EATC fault memory as well) using the Ford approved diagnostic tool and RECTIFY the fault(s) displayed in accordance with the fault description. CHECK the operation of the system.

5. For vehicles with no stored fault(s), PROCEED in accordance with the Symptom Chart according to the fault symptom.

6. Following checking or elimination of the fault(s) and after completion of operations, the fault memories of all vehicle modules must be READ OUT and any stored faults must be DELETED.

Inspection and Checking

Refrigerant Circuit - Quick Check

Sequence of A/C Request Signal