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KColvin8374
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May 6, 2011, 8:28 PM
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96 Ford Taurus Overheats
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My Ford Taurus overheats rather quickly, but only at low speeds. When I get up to 40 mph or higher, temp goes down. I was told this was because the radiator, and the air flow at high speeds causes the fans to go. But I also have two other problems. The heater and air conditioning do not work. I was told by somebody that it could be some little box (I can't recall what they said what it was called) that controls all three of those. Could that be what it is?
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Mr.scotty
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May 6, 2011, 9:12 PM
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So..are you hearing your cooling fans kick on when idleing?
Is it a fues box your talking about?
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KColvin8374
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May 6, 2011, 9:25 PM
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no, the fans are not turning on. and it's not the fuse box. it's a box right next to the battery. it doesn't say anything on it, just a bar code and the letter "R".
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Hammer Time
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May 6, 2011, 9:26 PM
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No, he's talking about the CCRM
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speed
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May 6, 2011, 9:28 PM
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about how big would oyu say it is and is from the front of the vehicle looking at engine with the drivers side being the right hand side, where is the battery located and where is the box in correlation to the battery?
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KColvin8374
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May 6, 2011, 9:31 PM
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The Box is literally right next to the battery, like right up against it. It's on the right side
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KColvin8374
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May 6, 2011, 9:36 PM
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I looked up some images of the ccrm, that's exactly the box that he was talking about
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speed
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May 6, 2011, 9:36 PM
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ah lol i missed hammers post completely haha. i dont have any pics so i was doing my best with google images...not very ghelpful to say the least. although we do have a sho at the school its a 95 but i dont recall any box like that...carry on mr. the hammer.
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speed
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May 6, 2011, 9:41 PM
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i think hammer is righ tbut since i read on the ccrm i think her friend is talking about the actual relay for the high/low speed fans, hence the little box reference.
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KColvin8374
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May 6, 2011, 9:48 PM
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Well he told me to replace that box, and that it's really easy, but after doing some research, it doesn't mention that it would fix the heater. and it mentions that it would effect the fuel pump and powertrain, which are not being affected, so idk if he could be right
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speed
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May 6, 2011, 9:56 PM
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the CCRM is Constant Control Relay Module. it holds 4 different relays. 1 for the pcm (Power Control Module) 1 for the high and low speed fan settings ! for the fuel pump and 1 for the A/C clutch and compressor. its basically a fuse box that holds 4 in "fuses" if you will but they are really relays and get more complicated. but anyway. if i understand the CCRM right it doesnt need ot be replaced all at once just need ot replace the fan relay. only 1 of the 4. since im not there idk which one is which. but your friend should be able to tell you which one it is at that point tkae it to autozone and ask them for one just like it. and put it in. hopefully that will solve the fan problem. your heater could be a number of reasons but this relay and the fans are more important, as they are needed to cool oyur engine obviously.
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Hammer Time
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May 7, 2011, 5:38 AM
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Well, you're close to being right speed. It does contain all those relays but they are not serviceable separately. If any one has a problem, the whole CCRM has to be replaced, assuming the problem has been isolated to the CCRM.
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May 7, 2011, 5:51 AM
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Did you verify that the fans are not working?
Put the hood up start the car and let it get to normal operating temprature. Once it gets about 3/4 way on the gauge see if the fans are actually working.
If your fans work properly try grabbing the upper and lower rad hose see if one is hot, both hot or both cold. If it's flowing properly both hoses should be hot.
If they are not try bringing up the RPM around 2000-2500 range and see if the temp goes down.
The taurus use a plastic impeller on the pump sometime chorrosive coolant eats away slowly at the pump. Good sign of this is if your coolant had a burnt smell and is black.
If all that checks out make sure your radiator fins are clogged with crap and or condensor.
Post back on the results.
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speed
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May 7, 2011, 1:46 PM
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yeah figures you would have to replace the whole thing. i try to be optimistic lol
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Mr.scotty
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May 8, 2011, 7:23 AM
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Wow.., I bet that sucker cost alot!
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May 8, 2011, 11:04 PM
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well it turns out that this whole time, it was just a temp sender that wasn't letting the fans know to turn on. I replaced that, now the fans turn on, everything is great. Doesn't fix the fact that my A/C and heater still don't work though...any thoughts? I know it's not the heater core
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