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A/C Signal: Testing and Inspection

A/C Clutch Control Diagnosis:




A/C Signal Circuit:






Circuit Description
Turning "ON" the air conditioning supplies CKT 59 battery voltage to the A/C compressor clutch and to terminal "E12" of the PCM connector to increase and maintain idle speed.

The PCM does not control the A/C compressor clutch, therefore, if A/C does not function, refer to the A/C section of the service manual for diagnosis of the system.

If A/C is operating properly and idle speed dips too low when the A/C compressor turns "ON" or flares too high when the A/C compressor turns "OFF," check for an open CKT 59 to the PCM. If circuits are OK, it is a faulty PCM connector terminal "E12" or PCM.