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DTC Chart: HVAC Control Module

NOTE: Some PCM  Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may inhibit A/C  operation. If any PCM  Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are retrieved, diagnose those first. Refer to the DTC CHART: PCM .

Diagnostics in this article assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.

Refer to: DIAGNOSTIC METHODS .

HVAC CONTROL MODULE DTC DESCRIPTION

DTC Description Action
B1081:11 Left Temperature Damper Motor: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST M: THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE OR DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY 
B1081:12 Left Temperature Damper Motor: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST M: THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL IS INOPERATIVE OR DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY 
B1083:11 Recirculation Damper Motor: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST H: THE AIR INLET DOOR IS INOPERATIVE 
B1083:12 Recirculation Damper Motor: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST H: THE AIR INLET DOOR IS INOPERATIVE 
B1086:11 Air Distribution Damper Motor: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST I: INCORRECT OR ERRATIC DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW FROM OUTLETS 
B1086:12 Air Distribution Damper Motor: Circuit Short to Battery GO to PINPOINT TEST I: INCORRECT OR ERRATIC DIRECTION OF AIRFLOW FROM OUTLETS 
B10B8:97 Push Buttons: Component or System Operation Obstructed or Blocked
  • Buttons held too long may set this DTC  .
  • ATTEMPT to clean the buttons. CLEAR the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and REPEAT the self-test.
  • If the DTC  does not return, IGNORE the DTC  and CONTINUE diagnosing other Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) or symptoms.
  • If the DTC  returns, INSTALL a new HVAC  control module.

    Refer to: HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) CONTROL MODULE .

B1A61:11 Cabin Temperature Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E: B1A61:11, B1A61:15, B1A69:11, B1A69:15 
B1A61:15 Cabin Temperature Sensor: Circuit Short to Battery or Open GO to PINPOINT TEST E: B1A61:11, B1A61:15, B1A69:11, B1A69:15 
B1A69:11 Humidity Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E: B1A61:11, B1A61:15, B1A69:11, B1A69:15 
B1A69:15 Humidity Sensor: Circuit Short to Ground GO to PINPOINT TEST E: B1A61:11, B1A61:15, B1A69:11, B1A69:15 
U0140:00 Lost Communication With Body Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST P: U0140:00 
U0155:00 Lost Communication With Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Control Module: No Sub Type Information GO to PINPOINT TEST Q: U0155:00 
U2100:00 Initial Configuration Not Complete: No Sub Type Information
  • CHECK the service history for recent service actions related to the HVAC  control module. This DTC  sets due to incomplete or improper PMI  procedures.
  • If there have been recent service actions with this module, REPEAT the PMI  procedure using as-built data. FOLLOW the diagnostic scan tool instructions.
  • If there have been no recent service actions, INSTALL a new HVAC  control module to correct the failure to retain configuration data. Refer to: HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) CONTROL MODULE .
U2101:00 Control Module Configuration Incompatible
  • CHECK the service history for recent service actions related to the HVAC  control module and BCM  . This DTC  sets due to incomplete or improper PMI  procedures.
  • If there have been recent service actions with this module, REPEAT the PMI  procedure using as-built data. FOLLOW the diagnostic scan tool instructions.
  • If there have been no recent service actions, INSTALL a new HVAC  control module to correct the failure to retain configuration data. Refer to: HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) CONTROL MODULE .
U3000:00 Control Module: No Sub Type Information INSTALL a new HVAC  control module.
Refer to: HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) CONTROL MODULE .