Jarda
Intermittent A/C and Radio Function in Ford Smax - Need Advice
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The Ford Smax is experiencing intermittent issues with the air conditioning and radio system, where both sometimes stop functioning along with the fan control buttons. The problem persists despite replacing the climate control unit. Possible causes include electrical issues such as loose or corroded wires, faulty fuses, or poor ground connections. Suggested solutions involve checking and securing fuses, wiring, and ground connections, and possibly inspecting the body control module for faults.
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Jarda (community.author)
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It sounds like you might be dealing with an electrical issue, possibly a loose or corroded wire or a faulty fuse. Start by checking the fuses related to the A/C and radio system. If they're fine, you might need to inspect the wiring. If you're not comfortable doing this yourself, I'd recommend taking your car to a professional mechanic. Please keep us updated on your progress. Do you have any other questions?
Thank you for your advice. We checked the fuses and cables first... We also tried replacing the IPC board, but no change.
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CarlyMechanic
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Thank you for your advice. We checked the fuses and cables first... We also tried replacing the IPC board, but no change.
Inspect the ground connections for the A/C and radio systems, as a poor ground can cause intermittent issues. Ensure all connections are clean and secure. If the problem persists, it might be worth checking the body control module (BCM) for faults. Let us know how it goes or if you have further questions.
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CarlyMechanic
It sounds like you might be dealing with an electrical issue, possibly a loose or corroded wire or a faulty fuse. Start by checking the fuses related to the A/C and radio system. If they're fine, you might need to inspect the wiring. If you're not comfortable doing this yourself, I'd recommend taking your car to a professional mechanic. Please keep us updated on your progress. Do you have any other questions?