an ISO 9001:2008 Registered Company
1967-68 Ford Mustang
Mercury Cougar
without Factory Air
Evaporator Kit
(551168)
F
O
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D
18865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 78266
Phone: 210-654-7171
Fax: 210-654-3113
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Table of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this evaporator kit from Vintage Air. When installing these
components as part of a complete SureFit™ system, Vintage Air recommends working
from front to back on the vehicle, installing the condenser kit, hose kit, and compressor
first, followed by the wiring, evaporator, and finally the control panel.
Cover.................................................................................................................................. 1
Table of Contents................................................................................................................. 2
Packing List/Parts Disclaimer.................................................................................................. 3
Information Page.................................................................................................................. 4
Wiring Notice....................................................................................................................... 5
Engine Compartment Disassembly, Condenser Assembly and Installation, Compressor and
Brackets, Passenger Compartment Disassembly........................................................................ 6
Defrost Duct and Fresh Air Cap Installation.............................................................................. 7
Firewall Cover Installation..................................................................................................... 8
Evaporator Installation.......................................................................................................... 9
Vintage Air Center Louver Installation, (Optional) Center Louver Installation
Using OEM Center Vent Trim................................................................................................ 10
Drain Hose Installation, Lubricating O-rings, A/C Hose Installation............................................ 11
Heater Hose & Heater Control Valve Installation..................................................................... 12
A/C and Heater Hose Routing............................................................................................... 13
Under Dash Louver Installation............................................................................................ 14
Final Steps........................................................................................................................ 15
Control Panel & Duct Hose Routing....................................................................................... 16
Evaporator Hardline Installation........................................................................................... 17
Wiring Diagram.................................................................................................................. 18
Gen IV Wiring Connection Instruction.................................................................................... 19
Operation of Controls.......................................................................................................... 20
Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.)............................................................................................. 22
OEM Center Vent Trim Louver Template................................................................................. 23
Packing List....................................................................................................................... 24
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Packing List:
Evaporator Kit (551168)
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No.
1.
2.
Qty.
1
1
Part No.
744004-VUE
781067
Description
Gen IV 4-Vent Evaporator Sub Case
Accessory Kit
** Before beginning installation, open all packages and check contents of shipment.
Please report any shortages directly to Vintage Air within 15 days. After 15 days,
Vintage Air will not be responsible for missing or damaged items.
1
Gen IV 4-Vent
Evaporator
Sub Case
744004-VUE
2
Accessory Kit
781067
NOTE: Images may not depict actual parts and quantities.
Refer to packing list for actual parts and quantities.
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Important Notice—Please Read
For Maximum System Performance, Vintage Air Recommends the Following:
NOTE: Vintage Air systems are designed to operate with R134a refrigerant only.
Use of any other refrigerant could damage your A/C system and/or vehicle, and
possibly cause a fire, in addition to potentially voiding the warranties of the A/C
system and its components.
Refrigerant Capacities:
Vintage Air System: 1.8 lbs. (1 lb., 12 oz.) of R134a, charged by weight with a quality charging station or
scale. NOTE: Use of the proper type and amount of refrigerant is critical to system operation and
performance.
Other Systems: Consult manufacturer’s guidelines.
Lubricant Capacities:
New Vintage Air-supplied Sanden Compressor: No additional oil needed (Compressor is shipped with
proper oil charge).
All Other Compressors: Consult manufacturer (Some compressors are shipped dry and will need oil
added).
Safety Switches
Your Vintage Air system is equipped with a binary pressure safety switch. A binary switch disengages the
compressor clutch in cases of extreme low pressure conditions (Refrigerant Loss) or excessively high head
pressure (406 PSI) to prevent compressor damage or hose rupture. A trinary switch combines Hi/Lo
pressure protection with an electric fan operation signal at 254 PSI, and should be substituted for use with
electric fans. Compressor safety switches are extremely important since an A/C system relies on refrigerant
to circulate lubricant.
Service Info:
Protect Your Investment: Prior to assembly, it is critical that the compressor, evaporator, A/C hoses and
fittings, hardlines, condenser and receiver/drier remained capped. Removing caps prior to assembly will
allow moisture, insects and debris into the components, possibly leading to reduced performance and/or
premature failure of your A/C system. This is especially important with the receiver/drier.
Additionally, when caps are removed for assembly, BE CAREFUL! Some components are shipped under
pressure with dry nitrogen.
Evacuate the System for 35-45 Minutes: Ensure that system components (Drier, compressor, evaporator
and condenser) are at a temperature of at least 85° F. On a cool day, the components can be heated with a
heat gun or by running the engine with the heater on before evacuating. Leak check and charge to
specifications.
Bolts Passing Through Cowl and/or Firewall:
To ensure a watertight seal between the passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior, for all bolts
passing through the cowl and/or firewall, Vintage Air recommends coating the threads with silicone prior to
installation.
Heater Hose (Not Included With This Kit):
Heater hose may be purchased from Vintage Air (Part# 31800-VUD) or your local parts retailer. Routing and
required length will vary based on installer preference.
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Important Wiring Notice—Please Read
Some Vehicles May Have Had Some or All of Their Radio Interference Capacitors Removed.
There Should Be a Capacitor Found At Each of the Following Locations:
1. On the positive terminal of the ignition coil.
2. If there is a generator, on the armature terminal of the generator.
3. If there is a generator, on the battery terminal of the voltage regulator.
Most alternators have a capacitor installed internally to eliminate what is called “whining” as
the engine is revved. If whining is heard in the radio, or just to be extra cautious, a radio
interference capacitor can be added to the battery terminal of the alternator.
It is also important that the battery lead is in good shape and that the ground leads are not
compromised. There should be a heavy ground from the battery to the engine block, and
additional grounds to the body and chassis.
If these precautions are not observed, it is possible for voltage spikes to be present on the
battery leads. These spikes come from ignition systems, charging systems, and from
switching some of the vehicle’s other systems on and off. Modern computer-operated
equipment can be sensitive to voltage spikes on the power leads, which can cause unexpected
resets, strange behavior, and/or permanent damage.
Vintage Air strives to harden our products against these types of electrical noise, but there is
a point where a vehicle’s electrical system can be degraded so much that nothing can help.
Radio interference capacitors should be available at most auto and truck parts suppliers. They
typically are cylindrical in shape, a little over an inch long, a little over a half inch in diameter,
and they have a single lead coming from one end of the cylinder with a terminal on the end of
the wire, as well as a mounting clip which is screwed into a good ground on the vehicle. The
specific value of the capacitance is not too significant in comparison to ignition capacitors that
are matched with the coil to reduce pitting of the points.
• Care must be taken, when installing the compressor lead, not to short it to ground.
The compressor lead must not be connected to a condenser fan or to any other
auxiliary device. Shorting to ground or connecting to a condenser fan or any other
auxiliary device may damage wiring, the compressor relay, and/or cause a
malfunction.
• When installing ground leads on Gen IV systems, the blower control ground and ECU
ground must be connected directly to the negative battery post.
• For proper system operation, the heater control valve must be connected to the
ECU.
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Engine Compartment Disassembly
NOTE: Before starting the installation, check the function of the vehicle (horn, lights, etc.) for proper
operation, and study the instructions, illustrations, & diagrams.
Perform the Following:
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove battery (retain).
3. Drain radiator.
4. Remove radiator (retain).
5. Remove the OEM heater hoses (discard).
Condenser Assembly and Installation
1. Refer to separate instructions included with the condenser kit to install the condenser.
2. Binary switch installation (Refer to condenser instructions).
Compressor and Brackets
1. Refer to separate instructions included with the bracket kit to install the compressor bracket.
Passenger Compartment
Disassembly
Perform the Following:
1. Remove the glove box (retain) (See Figure 1, below).
2. Remove the center console (if equipped).
3. Remove the heater assembly and all related ducting (discard, but retain screws) (See Figure 2, below).
4. Remove OEM control panel assembly (retain) (See Figure 1, below). NOTE: Refer to control panel
conversion kit instructions for installation of controls.
5. Remove the radio (retain) (See Figure 1, below).
6. Remove the OEM defrost ducts (discard) (See Figure 2, below).
7. Remove the dash brace (discard) (See Figure 2, below).
MU
STA
Defrost
Ducts
Figure 2
Dash
Brace
NG
Radio
Figure 1
Glove
Box
OEM Heater
Assembly
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Defrost Duct and
Fresh Air Cap Installation
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1. Install the defrost ducts under the dash, and secure using (4) OEM nuts as shown in Figure 3, below.
2. Hold the fresh air cap under the dash and mark the (3) mounting holes.
3. Drill (3) 1/8” mounting holes under the dash (See Figure 3, below).
4. Apply a 1/4” bead of silicone around the mating surface of the fresh air cap as shown in Figure 3, below.
5. Secure the fresh air cap to the fresh air hole using (3) #10 x 1/2” sheet metal screws as shown in Figure 3,
below.
Drill (3)
1/8” Holes
Silicone
(4) OEM
Nuts
Passenger Side
Defrost Duct
626680
Driver Side
Defrost Duct
626676
(3) #10 x 1/2”
Sheet Metal
Screws
Fresh Air
Cap
62354-VFE
Figure 3
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Firewall Cover Installation
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1. Install (3) grommets onto the firewall cover as shown in Figure 4, below.
2. Apply a 1/4” bead of silicone around the mating surface of the firewall cover as shown in Figure 4a, below.
3. Secure the firewall cover to the firewall using (4) 1/4-20 x 1” hex bolts, flat washers and nuts, and (1)
#10 x 1/2” sheet metal screw (See Figure 4, below). NOTE: The firewall cover installs on the engine
compartment side of the firewall.
Silicone
Figure 4a
Engine
Compartment
Side of Firewall
(4) OEM
Blower Motor
Mounting Holes
(4) 1/4” Flat
Washers
OEM Blower Motor
Hole in Firewall
Firewall
Cover
642068
(4) 1/4” Nuts
with Star Washers
OEM Heater
Core Holes
Grommet
33137-VUI
Grommet
33134-VUI
OEM Dimple
Drill 1/8” Hole
Grommet
33135-VUI
(4) 1/4-20 x 1”
Hex Bolts
and Washers
#10 x 1/2”
Sheet Metal
Screw
8
Figure 4
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Evaporator Installation
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NOTE: To ensure a watertight seal between the passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior, for
all bolts passing through the firewall, Vintage Air recommends coating the threads with silicone prior
to installation.
1. On a workbench, install the evaporator rear brackets and hardlines with properly lubricated O-rings (See
Figure 9, Page 11, and Figure 16, Page 17).
2. Install the front mounting bracket onto the evaporator using (2) 1/4-20 x 1/2” hex bolts, and tighten as
shown in Figure 5, below.
3. Drill (2) 9/32” holes in firewall using OEM dimples (See Figure 5a, below).
4. Lift the evaporator unit up under the dashboard. Secure loosely to the firewall from the engine compartment
side using (2) 1/4-20 nuts and washers (See Figure 5a, below). NOTE: To ensure proper drainage, it is
very important that the evaporator is level, both left-right and fore-aft. Check for level on the flat
portions of the case around the drain.
5. Using the front evaporator bracket as a guide, mark and drill (2) 3/16” holes in the cowl (See Figure 5b,
below).
6. Using (2) #14 x 3/4” sheet metal screws, secure the front evaporator mounting bracket to the inner cowl
(See Figure 5b, below).
7. Verify that the evaporator unit is level and square to the dash; then tighten all mounting bolts. NOTE:
Tighten the bolt on the firewall first. Then tighten the front mounting bracket sheet metal screws.
Evaporator
Front Bracket
643169-FCB
(2) 1/4-20 x 1/2”
Hex Bolts
Figure 5
OEM Heater
Core Holes
OEM Dimple
Drill 9/32”
Hole
Passenger Side
Evaporator
Mounting Hole
Approximately 3 ½”
Drill
(2) 3/16”
Holes
Approximately 3”
(2) 1/4-20 Nuts
and Flat Washers
OEM Dimple
Drill 9/32”
Hole
Driver Side
Evaporator
Mounting Hole
Passenger
Compartment
Side of Firewall
Inner
Cowl
Figure 5b
Figure 5a
9
(2) #14 x 3/4”
Sheet Metal
Screws
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Center Louver Installation
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1. Remove the OEM center vent trim from the dash as shown in Figure 6, below.
2. Modify the center louver opening on the dash as shown in Figure 6a, below.
3. Install the center louver assembly into the dash as shown in Figure 6b, below.
5/8”
OEM Center
Vent Trim
Center Louver
Assembly
590068
Cut &
Remove
5/8”
Figure 6a
Figure 6
Figure 6b
Assembled View
(Optional)
Center Louver Installation,
Using OEM Center Vent Trim
1. Cut the OEM center vent trim using the template provided on Page 23 (See Figure 7, below). NOTE: Remove
the louver from the center louver assembly.
2. Install the louvers into the OEM center vent trim as shown in Figure 7, below.
3. Reinstall the OEM center vent trim into the dash as shown in Figure 7, below.
CUT OUT
(2) Louvers
Center Louver
Bracket
642060
(2) #6 x 3/8”
Pan Head
Screws
CUT OUT
OEM Center Vent Trim
(If Using Aftermarket
Trim, Center Template)
OEM Center
Vent Trim
Figure 7
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Drain Hose Installation
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1. Locate the evaporator drain on the bottom of the evaporator case.
2. In line with the drain, lightly make a mark on the firewall. Then, measure 1” down and drill a 5/8” hole
through the firewall (See Figure 8, below).
3. Install the drain hose onto the evaporator drain on the bottom of the unit, and route it through the firewall.
4. Install a 1/2” 90° drain elbow onto the drain hose (See Figure 8, below).
1/2” Drain
Elbow
1”
Drain
Hose
Drain
Figure 8
Male
O-ring Insert
Lubricating O-rings
Female Nut
#6 O-ring
#8 O-ring
#10 O-ring
For a proper seal of fittings: Install supplied
O-rings as shown, and lubricate with supplied
oil.
Figure 9
Figure ##
O-ring
Supplied Oil
for O-rings
NOTE: Standard torque specifications:
#6: 11 to 13 ft-lb.
#8: 15 to 20 ft-lb.
#10: 21 to 27 ft-lb.
O-ring Installs
Over Male Insert
to Swaged Lip
Twist With
This Wrench
Hold With
This Wrench
A/C Hose Installation
Standard Hose Kit:
1. Locate the #8 compressor A/C hose. Lubricate (2) #8 O-rings (See Figure 9, above) and connect the 45°
fitting to the #8 discharge port on the compressor. Then route the straight female fitting with service port to
the #8 condenser hardline coming through the radiator core support (See Figure 11, Page 13). Tighten each
fitting connection as shown in Figure 9, above.
2. Locate the #10 compressor A/C hose. Lubricate (2) #10 O-rings (See Figure 9, above) and connect the 90°
female fitting with service port to the #10 suction port on the compressor. Then route the 90° female fitting
to the #10 evaporator hardline coming through the firewall (See Figure 10, Page 12, & Figure 11, Page 13).
Tighten each fitting connection as shown in Figure 9, above. Wrap the #10 fitting connections with press tape
(See Figure 10, Page 12).
3. Locate the #6 evaporator/drier hose. Lubricate (2) #6 O-rings (See Figure 9, above) and connect the straight
female fitting to the #6 drier hardline coming through the radiator core support. Then route the 90° female
fitting to the #6 evaporator hardline coming through the firewall (See Figure 10, Page 12 and Figure 11, Page
13). Tighten each fitting connection as shown in Figure 9, above.
4. Use (6) tie wraps to secure the #6 A/C hose to the brace as shown in Figure 11, Page 13.
Modified Hose Kit:
1. Refer to separate instructions included with modified hose kit.
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Heater Hose
& Heater Control Valve Installation
1. Route a piece of heater hose from the water pump to the lower heater line coming through the firewall as
shown in Figure 10, below. Secure using hose clamps.
2. Route a piece of heater hose from the intake to the upper heater line coming through the firewall as shown
in Figure 10, below. NOTE: Install the heater control valve in line with the intake manifold (pressure
side) heater hose, and secure using hose clamps. Also note proper flow direction.
ECU
Module
Press
Tape
Firewall
#10 Hardline
(Insulated)
NOTE: Flow Direction Follows
Molded Arrow on Valve.
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TO HT
EV R CN
FR
AP
O
OR TRL
AT VLV
TO M EV
OR
WA AP
O
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R P RATO
UM R
P
Expansion
Valve
Heater
Hose
O-rings
Firewall Cover
642068
#10 A/C
Hose
FR
O
MA M IN
NI TAK
FO
LD E
#6 A/C
Hose
Figure 10
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Heater Hose
(Heater Core/
Water Pump)
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Core
Support
Heater Hose
(Heater Control
Valve/Intake)
(6) Tie
Wraps
#10 A/C
Hose
In
#6 A/C
Hose
Figure 11
Out
#8 A/C
Hose
Compressor
Safety Switch
(Binary Type)
Screw-on Drier
(Refer to
Condenser
Instructions)
#6 Drier to
Core Support
Hardline
081095
#8 Condenser to
Core Support
Hardline
081068
Inner
Fenderwell
NOTE: Vintage Air Systems use 5/8” heater connections. On engines equipped
with 3/4” hose nipples, these will need to be removed and replaced with 5/8”
nipples (not supplied). For water pumps with a cast-in 3/4” heater outlet, a 3/4”
x 5/8” reducer fitting (not supplied) will need to be installed in the heater hose.
A/C and Heater Hose Routing
Under Dash Louver Installation
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1. Install the driver and passenger side louver housings under the dash using OEM screws as shown in Figure
12, below.
2. Install the louvers into the driver and passenger side louver housings as shown in Figure 12, below.
Control
Panel
OEM
Screws
Louver
Housing
Housing
Adapter
Louver
Figure 12
Passenger Side
Vent Trim
Passenger Side
Vent Trim
OEM
Screws
Housing
Louver
Housing
Adapter
Louver
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Final Steps
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1. Install duct hoses as shown in Figure 15, Page 16.
2. Route A/C wires (12 volt/grounds/binary switch/heater valve) through 3/8” grommet as shown in Figure 13,
below.
3. Install the control panel assembly. Refer to control panel instructions.
4. Plug the wiring harnesses into the ECU module on the sub case as shown in Figure 15, Page 16. Wire
according to the wiring diagrams on Pages 18 and 19.
5. Reinstall the glove box.
6. Reinstall the center console (if equipped). Modify the console as shown in Figures 14 & 14a, below.
7. Reinstall all previously removed items.
8. Fill radiator with at least a 50/50 mixture of approved antifreeze and distilled water. It is the owner’s
responsibility to keep the freeze protection at the proper level for the climate in which the vehicle is operated.
Failure to follow antifreeze recommendations will cause heater core to corrode prematurely and possibly burst
in A/C mode and/or freezing weather, voiding your warranty.
9. Double check all fittings, brackets and belts for tightness.
10. Vintage Air recommends that all A/C systems be serviced by a licensed automotive A/C technician.
11. Evacuate the system for a minimum of 45 minutes prior to charging, and perform a leak check prior to
servicing.
12. Charge the system to the capacities stated on Page 4 of this instruction manual.
13. See Operation of Controls procedures on Page 20.
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STA
NG
Firewall
Cover
Figure 14
Top Side
3 ¾”
3/8” Grommet
3/4”
Figure 13
Passenger Side
Under Dash
Console
Cut &
Remove
Figure 14a
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Control Panel & Duct Hose Routing
Passenger Side
Defrost Duct
2” x 14”
Plug From
Control
Wiring
Harness
232002-VUA
Driver Side
Defrost Duct
2” x 26”
Plug From
Wiring
Harness
232600-VUA
Driver Side
Louver
2 ½” x 36”
Driver Side
Center Louver
2 ½” x 20”
Figure 15
Passenger Side
Center Louver
2 ½” x 20”
Passenger Side
Louver
2 ½” x 60”
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#10 Hardline
081065
Press Tape
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Figure 16
#6 O-ring
#10 O-ring
(2) 1/4-20 x 1/2”
Hex Bolts
(Located on
Sub Case)
1/4-20 x 1”
Hex Bolt
(2) #10 O-rings
Driver Side
Evaporator
Rear Bracket
641273
#6 Hardline
081064
Passenger Side
Evaporator
Rear Bracket
641272
ECU
Module
NOTE: After installing the
#10 hardline, wrap all exposed
metal (fittings & tubes) inside
the passenger compartment
with the supplied press tape.
Heater Line
(Evaporator to
Water Pump)
081067
Heater Line
(Evaporator
to Intake)
081066
1/4” Push Nut
Bracket
Evaporator Hardline Installation
Wiring Diagram
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232007-VUR
TAN
ORA
BLK
WHT
RED
WHT/RED
WHT/YEL
JF8
WHT/GRN
AC ANNUNCIATOR
BACKLIGHT POS
BACKLIGHT NEG
GND
5V-SW
TEMP WIPER
MODE WIPER
FAN WIPER
PRE-WIRED
VIEWED FROM WIRE SIDE
232002-VUA
A/C
(IF USED)
GEN IV ECU
GEN IV WIRING DIAGRAM
REV D, 5/6/2014
TEMP
MODE
FAN
PROGRAM
* DASH LAMP
(IF USED)
*** WIDE OPEN
THROTTLE
SWITCH
(OPTIONAL)
** CIRCUIT
BREAKER
30 AMP
HEATER
CONTROL VALVE
• Dash Lamp Is Used Only With Type 232007-VUR Harness.
• Warning: Always Mount Circuit Breaker As Close to the Battery As Possible. (NOTE: Wire Between
Battery and Circuit Breaker Is Unprotected and Should Be Carefully Routed to Avoid a Short
Circuit).
• Wide Open Throttle Switch Contacts Close Only at Full Throttle, Which Disables A/C
Compressor.
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Gen IV Wiring
Connection Instruction
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WIRING
HARNESS
CONTROL
WIRING
HARNESS
RED
&
WHITE
A/C
COMPRESSOR
RELAY
RED
BLUE
NOTE:
MOUNT RELAY
IN DESIRED
LOCATION
UNDER DASH
RED
WH
IT
E
Ignition Switch:
VIOLET
Violet 12V Ign Switch Source (Key On
Accessory) Position Must Be Switched.
+12V
NOTE:
WIRING YELLOW & ORANGE (IGNITION HOT
HARNESS COMING FROM
TERMINAL)
HARNESS ARE NOT
USED.
YELLOW
RUN
BAT
IGNITION
SWITCH
ORANGE
TAN
DASH BACK LIGHT+0-12v
GRAY
GRAY WIRE IS USED FOR
PROGRAMING CONTROLS
IF APPLICABLE
RED
GREEN
RED
GREEN
FIREWALL
BLACK BLUE
Heater Control Valve:
RED
LATCH
WIRING
HARNESS
WHITE
CHASSIS GROUND
NOTE: HEATER CONTROL
VALVE CONNECTION AND
CHASSIS GROUND MAY BE
LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE
OF THE FIREWALL. ENSURE
CONNECTOR IS LATCHED
FIRMLY.
HEATER
CONTROL VALVE
K
BLAC
BLUE
COMPRESSOR
WHITE
NOTE: CONNECT WHITE
WIRES DIRECTLY TO
(-) BATTERY TERMINAL
WHITE
RED
RED
CIRCUIT BREAKER
30 AMP
Install With Servo Motor Facing Down,
As Shown. Note Flow Direction Arrow
Molded Into Valve Body, And Install
Accordingly.
Binary/Trinary & Compressor:
Binary: Connect As Shown (Typical
Compressor Wiring). Be Sure
Compressor Body Is Grounded.
BINARY
SAFETY
SWITCH
BLUE
Dash Light:
Tan Wire Used Only With Vintage Air
Supplied Control Panel With LED Back
Light.
Circuit Breaker/Battery:
White Must Run To (-) Battery. Red May
Run To (+) Battery Or Starter. Mount
Circuit Breaker As Close to Battery As
Possible.
RED
WARNING:
ALWAYS MOUNT CIRCUIT BREAKER
AS CLOSE TO THE BATTERY AS POSSIBLE.
(NOTE: WIRE BETWEEN BATTERY AND
CIRCUIT BREAKER IS UNPROTECTED
AND SHOULD BE CAREFULLY ROUTED
TO AVOID A SHORT CIRCUIT).
+
Trinary Switch: Connect According To
Trinary Switch Wiring Diagram.
-
BATTERY
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Operation of Controls
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On Gen IV systems with three lever/knob controls, the temperature control toggles between heat and A/C
operations. To activate A/C, move the temperature lever/knob all the way to cold and then back it off to the desired
vent temperature. For heat operation, move the temperature lever/knob all the way to hot and then adjust to the
desired vent temperature. The blower will momentarily change speed, each time you toggle between operations, to
indicate the change. NOTE: For proper control panel function, refer to control panel instructions for
calibration procedure.
Blower Speed
This lever/knob controls
blower speed, from
OFF to HI.
Mode Control
This lever/knob controls
the mode positions,
from DASH to FLOOR
to DEFROST, with a
blend in between.
Temperature
Control
OEM Blower
Switch Not Used
Temperature Control
This lever/knob controls
the temperature,
from HOT to COLD.
Blower
Speed
HEAT
TEMP
DEF
TEMP
DEF
Mode
Control
A/C Operation
Blower Speed
Adjust to desired
speed.
Mode Control
Adjust to desired
mode position
(DASH position
recommended).
Temperature Control
For A/C operation, adjust to
coldest position to engage
compressor (Adjust between
HOT and COLD to reach
desired temperature).
HEAT
Heat Operation
Blower Speed
Adjust to desired
speed.
Mode Control
Adjust to desired
mode position
(FLOOR position
recommended).
Temperature Control
For maximum heating, adjust
to hottest position (Adjust
between HOT and COLD to
reach desired temperature).
DEF
HEAT
TEMP
Defrost/De-fog Operation
Blower Speed
Adjust to desired
speed.
Temperature Control
Adjust to desired
temperature.
Mode Control
Adjust to DEFROST position for maximum defrost, or
between FLOOR and DEFROST positions for a bi-level
blend (Compressor is automatically engaged).
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HEAT
DEF
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Symptom
Compressor will
not turn off
(All other functions
work).
3.
Compressor will
not turn on
(All other functions
work).
2.
Blower stays on
high speed when
ignition is on or off.
1b.
Blower stays on
high speed when
ignition is on.
1a.
System is charged.
System is not charged.
All other functions work.
No other functions work.
Condition
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Repair or replace pot/control wiring.
Replace relay.
Check for faulty A/C relay.
Check 2-pin connector at ECU housing.
Check continuity to ground on white control head wire.
Check for 5V on red control head wire.
Charge system or bypass pressure switch.
Replace BSC (This will require removal of evaporator
from vehicle).
Check to ensure that no BSC wiring is damaged or
shorted to vehicle ground. The BSC operates the blower
by ground side pulse width modulation switching. The
positive wire to the blower will always be hot. If the
“ground” side of the blower is shorted to chassis ground,
the blower will run on HI.
Be sure the small, 20 GA white ground wire is connected
to the battery ground post. If it is, replace the ECU.
Verify continuity to chassis ground with white control
head wire at various points.
Verify that all pins are inserted into plug. Ensure that no
pins are bent or damaged in ECU.
Actions
Check for faulty A/C
potentiometer or associated
wiring.
Check for disconnected or
faulty thermistor.
Check for faulty A/C
potentiometer or associated
wiring (Not applicable to 3-pot
controls).
System must be charged for
compressor to engage.
Unplug 3-wire BSC control
connector from ECU. If blower
stays running, BSC is either
improperly wired or damaged.
Unplug 3-wire BSC control
connector from ECU. If blower
shuts off, ECU is either
improperly wired or damaged.
Check for damaged ground
wire (white) in control head
harness.
Check for damaged blower
switch or potentiometer and
associated wiring.
Check for damaged pins or
wires in control head plug.
Checks
Red wire at A/C pot should
have approximately 5V
with ignition on. White
wire will have continuity to
chassis ground. White/
Blue wire should vary
between 0V and 5V when
lever is moved up or down.
Disconnected or faulty
thermistor will cause
compressor to be
disabled.
To check for proper pot
function, check voltage at
white/blue wire. Voltage
should be between 0V and
5V, and will vary with pot
lever position.
Danger: Never bypass
safety switch with
engine running. Serious
injury can result.
No other part replacements
should be necessary.
See blower switch check
procedure.
Loss of ground on this wire
renders control head
inoperable.
Notes
Troubleshooting Guide
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Symptom
8.
When ignition is
turned on, blower
momentarily
comes on, then
shuts off. This
occurs with the
blower switch in
the OFF position.
Erratic functions of
blower, mode,
temp, etc.
7.
Blower turns on
and off rapidly.
6.
Loss of mode door
function.
5.
System will not
turn on, or runs
intermittently.
4.
This is an indicator that the
system has been reset. Be
sure the red power wire is on
the battery post, and not on a
switched source. Also, if the
system is pulled below 7V for
even a split second, the
system will reset.
Run red power wire directly to battery.
Repair or replace.
Charge battery.
Check for faulty battery or
alternator.
Battery voltage is less
than 12V.
Check for damaged switch or
pot and associated wiring.
Ensure all system grounds and power connections are
clean and tight.
Verify proper meter function by checking the condition of
a known good battery.
Check for positive power at heater valve green wire and
blower red wire. Check for ground on control head white
wire.
Install capacitors on ignition coil and alternator. Ensure
good ground at all points. Relocate coil and associated
wiring away from ECU and ECU wiring. Check for burned
or loose plug wires.
Actions
Check for at least 12V at
circuit breaker.
Check for damaged stepper
motor or wiring.
Check for obstructed or
binding mode doors.
Check for damaged mode
switch or potentiometer and
associated wiring.
Verify battery voltage is
greater than 10 volts and less
than 16.
Verify connections on power
lead, ignition lead, and both
white ground wires.
Noise interference from either
ignition or alternator.
Checks
Battery voltage is at least
12V.
Partial function of mode
doors.
No mode change at all.
Will not turn on under
any conditions.
Works when engine is not
running; shuts off when
engine is started
(Typically early Gen IV,
but possible on all
versions).
Condition
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System shuts off blower at
10V. Poor connections or
weak battery can cause
shutdown at up to 11V.
Typically caused by
evaporator housing
installed in a bind in the
vehicle. Be sure all
mounting locations line up
and don’t have to be forced
into position.
Ignition noise (radiated or
conducted) will cause the
system to shut down due to
high voltage spikes. If this
is suspected, check with a
quality oscilloscope. Spikes
greater than 16V will shut
down the ECU. Install a
radio capacitor at the
positive post of the ignition
coil (See radio capacitor
installation bulletin). A
faulty alternator or worn
out battery can also result
in this condition.
Notes
Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.)
OEM Center Vent Trim
Louver Template
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1 7/16”
NOTE: Tolerances are extremely tight on the OEM
center vent trim. Due to printing variances,
measure the line below before using this
template. If template is scaled properly,
the line should measure 6 inches.
Cut Along
Dotted Line
Cut Out
3 9/16”
Cut Along
Line
7 ⅞”
1 7/16”
Cut Along
Dotted Line
Cut Out
3 9/16”
1 9/16”
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Part No.
No.
Qty.
744004-VUE
1.
1
781067
2.
1
Packing List:
Evaporator Kit (551168)
Description
Gen IV 4-Vent Evaporator Sub Case
Accessory Kit
Checked By:
Packed By:
Date:
1
Gen IV 4-Vent
Evaporator
Sub Case
744004-VUE
2
Accessory Kit
781067
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Refer to packing list for actual parts and quantities.
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