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(Message started by: big_timer on Aug 24^th, 2008, 2:26pm)

Title: code 57
Post by big_timer on Aug 24^th, 2008, 2:26pm

hiya lads
just done a self diagnosis on the old scorp.two dials to left and ac and recirculate button for 10 secs and got code 57 coming up in left hand screen.could anyone tell me what it is and is it serious.

car going an absolute dream.even got the rattle at the front sorted(previous post).a worn drop link.

please help.atb

Title: Re: code 57
Post by Snoopy on Aug 24^th, 2008, 4:31pm

Code 57 is related to hte HBC which is the heater blower control module ..
Try a couple more resets it can clear but if not then a new or a replacement HBC is required .
Really easy DIY job see previous posts HERE (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Advice;action=display;num=1219157999) formore advice and also the main web site which carries a wealth of info but HERE IS A START (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/hbctest.htm)

Title: Re: code 57
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Aug 24^th, 2008, 10:34pm

I sometimes a get the 57 code - normally after driving over speed humps so assume it is a bad connection somewhere. I just reset it and it's fine for a few weeks.

Title: Re: code 57
Post by big_timer on Aug 25^th, 2008, 3:13am

thanks lads ive noticed that the fan is a bit intermittent at low setting,but it still works fine.dont think it is hopefully much to worry about.i have to take switch panel off anyway due to a few bulbs out.
thanks for your quick response ;D

Title: Re: code 57
Post by Tompion on Aug 25^th, 2008, 10:54am

The HBC uses the aircon fan to keep cool so if your fan is intermittent then you are likely to get a code.
A problem with this system is that that the HBC will be at its hottest when it’s keeping the fan at its slowest speed.
If the fan is a bit stiff it may stall at low speed causing the HBC to overheat.