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Compressor Clutch Relay: Description and Operation

A/C Compressor Clutch Relay
The A/C compressor clutch relay supplies voltage to the A/C compressor clutch and is located in the battery junction box (BJB). The power control module (PCM ) can interrupt the A/C compressor operation through the A/C compressor clutch relay under the following conditions:
- during engine start-up
- wide open throttle (WOT)
- low engine idle conditions
- excessively high engine temperatures