A/C Signal: Description and Operation

A/C Cut-Off Control System:

PURPOSE
The system acts to improve idle smoothness just after starting and to maintain acceleration performance.

LOCATION


OPERATION
To maintain good driveability with the air conditioning system in operation, the ECU will initiate A/C cut-off under certain driving conditions by de-energizing the A/C clutch relay. A/C cut-off operates under these conditions:
^ For 2 seconds just after engine start.
^ For 16 seconds at full throttle acceleration.