Strangely enough I already had the Vent valve wiring diagrams and connector locations from another 2011 Explorer, same issue, so the 1st diagram is the aftermarket wiring and the 2nd is the OEM Ford wiring, Notice the control wire changes colors after the 2nd connector. So Green/Violet to Green/Blue at the PCM. Going from the Vent valve the first connector is C3053 pin N is the control wire to the PCM, and pin E is the power wire in this same connector. The next one is C213 (diagrams 5, 6, 7) notice it is located behind the driver's side left kick panel, where your left foot would be. This is where it changes colors going in on pin 57 a Green/Violet wire on one side of the connector and coming out the other side pin 57 but a Green/Blue wire which then goes to the PCM connector C175B pin 20 (diagrams 8, 9).
So, there could be an issue at the C3053 connector which is under the 2nd row seats but under the vehicle (diagram 4) which is more likely to be affected by the elements. So, I would check that connector first then work your way forward. Or just go right to the PCM connector, with the key On you should read 12volts if the vent solenoid is inactive. And zero volts if the PCM is grounding the circuit. But you can do the same test right at the Vent solenoid, with it plugged in, if you bi-directionally control it On, the Green/Violet wire should go to ground.
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Sunday, June 15th, 2025 AT 12:02 PM