NO.22 A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLY [F2]


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22

A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLY.

DESCRIPTION
The A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not engage when the A/C switch is turned on.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Improper refrigerant charging amount
•  Open A/C magnetic clutch
•  Open circuit A/C relay and A/C magnetic clutch
•  Poor ground of A/C magnetic clutch
•  Refrigerant pressure switch is stuck open.
•  A/C relay is stuck open.
•  Seized A/C compressor
•  Open circuit between A/C switch and PCM through both refrigerant pressure switch and A/C amplifier

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
Retrieve any DTCs.
Are there any DTCs displayed?
Yes
DTC is displayed:
•  Go to appropriate the DTC inspection.
No
No DTC is displayed:
•  Go to the next step
2
Disconnect the A/C compressor connector.
Start the engine and turn the A/C switch on.
Is there correct voltage at the
A/C compressor magnetic clutch terminal?
Specification
More than 10.5 V
Yes
Inspect for ground condition of the magnetic clutch on the A/C compressor.
•  If ground condition is normal, inspect for open circuit magnetic clutch coil.
No
Go to the next step.
3
Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Access ACSW PID on M-MDS.
Start engine
Turn A/C switch on and set blower fan at any speed.
Does ACSW PID read ON?
Yes
Inspect stuck open A/C relay.
Replace as necessary.
No
Go to the next step.
4
Disconnect the refrigerant pressure switch connector.
Connect jumper wire between terminals of refrigerant pressure switch connector.
Start the engine and turn the A/C switch on.
Does the A/C work?
Yes
Inspect following and repair or replace if necessary:
•  Refrigerant charging amount
•  Refrigerant pressure switch operation
No
Inspect for following:
•  A/C switch is stuck open.
•  Open circuit in wiring harness between refrigerant pressure switch and PCM terminal 1Q
•  Open circuit of blower motor fan switch and resistor (if blower motor does not operate)
•  Evaporator temperature sensor and A/C amplifier
•  Open circuit between A/C switch and PCM through both refrigerant pressure switch and A/C amplifier
5
•  Verify test results.
―  If normal, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
―  If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
•  If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed.
•  If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace the PCM.