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A/C Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

A/C Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

1. Start the engine.
2. Turn the blower switch ON.
3. Turn the A/C switch ON.
4. Check the A/C CLUTCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

Does it indicate ON?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Go to the A/C pressure switch test.

5. Check the A/C system.

Does the A/C system operate?

YES - The air conditioning system circuit is OK.

NO - Go to step 6.

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
8. Activate the A/C CLUTCH in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

Is there a clicking noise from the A/C compressor clutch?

YES - Do the A/C system test.

NO - Go to step 9.

9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
11. Disconnect PCM connector B (56P).
12. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




13. Momentarily connect PCM connector terminal B11 to body ground with a jumper wire several times.

Is there a clicking noise from the A/C compressor clutch?

YES - Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM, then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with,a known-good PCM, replace the original PCM. The air conditioning signal OK.

NO - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/C clutch relay and PCM. If they are OK, check for the A/C clutch relay, and other A/C systems.