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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 indicated ON?
YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Do the A/C system test. A/C System 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 to LOCK (0).

7. Turn the ignition switch to 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. A/C System Test

NO - Go to step 9.


9. Momentarily connect under-hood fuse/relay box 14P connector terminal No. 10 to body ground with a jumper wire several times.

Is there a clicking noise from the A/C compressor clutch?
YES - Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E18) and the A/C clutch relay.

NO - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, ECM/PCM Update or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM. Service and Repair