A/C does not blow cold air

Tiny
WISIV
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  • 2000 MERCURY SABLE
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 141,000 MILES
Until I replaced alternator, and the OSS sensor. Automatic EATC air conditioner blew cold air. I Did disconnect the battery to complete repair. Now A/C not blowing cold air. It is as if the blend door is not working properly now. Is there a way to reset memory for EATC? What was your procedure for leaving the key on and pulling the fuse to reset the system? Or procedure for pushing on A/C control buttons to erase code? Will OBD II scanner pickup this fault? Please explain. Freon level is okay. Compressor functioning properly. Checked all fuses and electrical connectors, they all seem to be plugged in. Pushing the various buttons on control panel direct air where located. DOHC engine. Does have auto temperature controls. Any help and suggestions would be appreciated.

Update: I got on Mitchell's online to learn how to put EATC in self diagnostic mode. Initial codes were: 051,053-sunload temperature sensor open. And 125--do not know what that is? Mitchell's states that sunload temperature sensor is around instrument cluster, where? Is the sunload temperature sensor the same as the solar amplifier? If so is this thing located in the middle of the dash under windshield? If so can you give me removal procedures? I covered that sensor up and reran the self diagnostic and it only showed (051) sunload temperature sensor. Since I changed the output speed sensor, could this have messed with the A/C? Could this have messed with the sunload temperature sensor? Is there some kind of reset for the OSS since it and the alternator were the only electronic components changed? OBD scanner showed no trouble codes. Would the sunload temperature sensor affect the ability of the blend door activation? Any help and comments appreciated.
Friday, July 13th, 2018 AT 4:36 PM

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Tiny
WISIV
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Figured out my problem. After resetting the EATC according to Mitchell's instructions, and getting a 053,051 trouble code, I ordered a solar amplifier (located by windshield defroster vents). For some reason this is hooked to EATC and also controls the auto lights. I tested the old sensor, according to Mitchell's instruction and found it to be bad. The EATC has a self diagnostic mode and gives trouble codes to help you diagnose problems. There is also trouble codes that EATC will list that are not listed in Mitchell's that have to be retrieved by (Ford) NuStar tester at Ford (Too much money for me). After working on this car, I see why Ford mechanics get $75.00 per hour.
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Saturday, July 21st, 2018 AT 8:29 AM
Tiny
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Let us know what happens. Thanks for using 2CarPros!
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Saturday, July 21st, 2018 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
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The replacement of the light amplifier and running the trouble codes seemed to be part of the problem. After part was changed and system reset itself, you could hear the blend door close or open and reset. All seems to be working at this time. Cold air again, Thank the Lord. I give him the praise and glory for granting me the wisdom to fix the problem.
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Saturday, July 21st, 2018 AT 7:28 PM
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Glad we could help!
Thanks again for using 2CarPros.
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018 AT 10:49 PM

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