I have an A9L computer that was determined to be possessed by Ford after it kept producing random codes, and I want repaired as a back up. (They scrounged a used one and really honked me for it. Then there was a long distance shipment mistake that took about three weeks, when I could have just driven a half hour one way to get it. I do not want a repeat.)
Urgent problem that ties in with the extra computer.
In an newer Fomoco car, the auto climate control has been blowing 195 degree air all winter, no matter what. That was toasty! But now it is still blowing only toasty air, mostly on the windshield and your ankles. The vents sometimes work, but it is always HOT. On my 2005 Grand a Marquis (and many models that reputedly use the same unit,) Pushing the Off and Floor buttons at the same time, then the pressing the Auto button within two seconds is supposed to send it into diagnostic mode. It does not do the trick. The good news is it had not sounded like the blend door control motor box. It is a pain to get to. There was No grinding, just sounds of flaps and doors, but the self diagnostic would make me feel better.
1. So, without risking "weather" a place on eBay is a fool without a clue, a retired rocket science tech, or a real business, what is are currently reliable places for my ECM and Temp controller repairs?
2. If I have to go eBay, who is good? I like retired computer/car people best, and businesses second.
Editorial after the tech:
I was hoping for the $25 4 Season heater control valve. But that's not on the fancy schmancy model. I like running the temp manually and do not mind a good cable system. I must be getting old if the only computers I really want are for the ABS, iPod, and I will put up with EFI.
Urgent problem that ties in with the extra computer.
In an newer Fomoco car, the auto climate control has been blowing 195 degree air all winter, no matter what. That was toasty! But now it is still blowing only toasty air, mostly on the windshield and your ankles. The vents sometimes work, but it is always HOT. On my 2005 Grand a Marquis (and many models that reputedly use the same unit,) Pushing the Off and Floor buttons at the same time, then the pressing the Auto button within two seconds is supposed to send it into diagnostic mode. It does not do the trick. The good news is it had not sounded like the blend door control motor box. It is a pain to get to. There was No grinding, just sounds of flaps and doors, but the self diagnostic would make me feel better.
1. So, without risking "weather" a place on eBay is a fool without a clue, a retired rocket science tech, or a real business, what is are currently reliable places for my ECM and Temp controller repairs?
2. If I have to go eBay, who is good? I like retired computer/car people best, and businesses second.
Editorial after the tech:
I was hoping for the $25 4 Season heater control valve. But that's not on the fancy schmancy model. I like running the temp manually and do not mind a good cable system. I must be getting old if the only computers I really want are for the ABS, iPod, and I will put up with EFI.
I want the A9L fixed for a back up unit or later restoration. I do not trust the salvage yard EEC IV I am running to not have bad caps one of these days.
