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Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Testing and Inspection

A/C Pressure Transducer Voltage:




A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
The A/C pressure transducer is tested using a DRB III scan tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information. Before testing the A/C pressure transducer, be certain that the transducer wire harness connection is clean of corrosion and properly connected. For the air conditioning system to operate, an A/C pressure transducer voltage reading between 0.7 and 4.56 volts is required. Voltage outside this range indicate a low or high refrigerant system pressure condition to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The PCM is programmed to respond to a low or high refrigerant system pressure by suppressing operation of the compressor. Refer to the A/C Pressure Transducer Voltage table for the possible condition indicated by the transducer voltage readings.