Massey Ferguson 10.01.19 – AIRCON (Air Conditioning / Climate Control) Module: Issue With The Heater Valve (AIRCON)
Issue description
Stepper motor output error or electrical fault with the water valve that controls the flow of hot engine coolant into the cab's heater core. When this code is triggered, the valve may be stuck open (causing the cab to overheat and overriding the air conditioning) or stuck closed (preventing the cab from heating).
Applies to these machines
49 machines- 7724S
- 5712SL
- 7722
- 7722S
- 5713SL
- 7720S
- 7716
- 7718
- T4
- 7715
- 5710SL
- 7726
- 7726S
- 5711SL
- 7718S
- 7719
- 7714
- 7716S
- 7720
- Tier 4 (2015-2021)
- 7715S
- 7724
- 4700 Series
- 4707
- 4708
- 4709
- 4710
- 5600 Series
- 5608
- 5609
- 5610
- 5611
- 5612
- 5613
- 5700SL Series
- 7600 Series
- 7614
- 7615
- 7616
- 7618
- 7619
- 7620
- 7622
- 7624
- 7626
- 7700 Series
- 7714 to 7726S
- 6700S Series
- 8600 Series
Check the cause
Inspect the wiring harness and connections between the AIRCON module and the heater valve for chafed wires, corrosion in the connector pins, or a loose plug.
Verify that the heater hoses have not been installed in reverse order during a previous service (reversed hoses expose the outlet side to excessive pressure, damaging the internal stepper motor).
If equipped with a hybrid cable-actuated valve, check the cable adjustment to ensure the valve is capable of fully closing without mechanical binding.
Use a multimeter to verify that the AIRCON module is sending the correct voltage signal to the valve when the cab temperature dial is adjusted.
Repair steps
Preparation
Turn off the tractor, remove the key, and disconnect the battery to prevent electrical shorts.
Locate the Valve
Locate the heater control valve, which is typically spliced into the heater hoses in the engine bay near the firewall or under the cab floor.
Clamp the Hoses
Use hose pinch-off pliers to clamp the coolant hoses on both the inlet and outlet sides of the heater valve. This prevents excessive engine coolant loss.
Disconnect
Unplug the electrical connector from the heater valve actuator.
Removal
Loosen the hose clamps securing the hoses to the valve and pull the hoses off. Remove the faulty valve.
Installation
Install the new heater valve, paying close attention to the directional flow arrow on the valve body to ensure it is not installed backward.
Reassembly
Push the hoses onto the new valve and tighten the hose clamps. Reconnect the electrical plug.
Fluid Check & Testing
Remove the hose pinch-off pliers. Reconnect the battery. Start the engine and turn the cab heater to maximum. Check the valve and hose connections for coolant leaks. Top up the engine coolant reservoir if any fluid was lost.
Clear Codes
Use a diagnostic tool to clear the 10.01.19 fault code from the AIRCON module.
Parts you might need
(8)Heater Valve / Water Valve / Heater Control Valve
3907300M1Common electronic/mechanical heater valve for various MF series.
Heater Valve Assembly
3907312M1Alternate heater valve assembly.
Heater Valve Assembly
3907312M3Alternate heater valve assembly.
Heater Valve Assembly
4289592M91Alternate heater valve assembly.
Water Valve
V33185700AGCO/Valtra/Massey Ferguson cross-compatible water valve.
Water Valve
ACW7295230AGCO/Massey Ferguson water valve.
Cable-operated heater control valve
530097M91Typically found on older or specific utility models.
Cable-operated heater control valve
1699803M91Typically found on older or specific utility models.
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