Compressor Control

Compressor control
To engage the compressor clutch, the ATC ECU outputs a compressor clutch request to the ECM, which then energises the A/C compressor clutch relay. Compressor operation is governed by the evaporator outlet air temperature, at one of two settings, dependent on the amount of cooling required. When more cooling is required, the compressor clutch request is output if evaporator outlet air temperature increases to 4 degrees C (39 degrees F) and cancelled when it decreases to 3 degrees C (37 degrees F). When less cooling is required, the compressor clutch request is output if evaporator outlet air temperature increases to 11 degrees C (52 degrees F) and cancelled when it decreases to 10 degrees C (50 degrees F).