NO.23 A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLY[L3 Turbo]


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A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLY.

DESCRIPTION
A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not engage when A/C switch is turned on.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Improper refrigerant charging amount
•  Open A/C magnetic clutch
•  Open circuit between the A/C relay and the 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 the A/C switch and the PCM through both the refrigerant pressure switch and the 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 the appropriate DTC test.
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 terminal of A/C compressor magnetic clutch connector?
Specification
10.5 V or more
Yes
Inspect for the ground condition of magnetic clutch on A/C compressor.
If ground condition is normal, inspect for an open circuit magnetic clutch coil.
No
Go to the next step.
3
Disconnect the refrigerant pressure switch connector.
Connect jumper wire between terminals of A/C high-pressure switch connector.
Connect jumper wires between terminals of refrigerant pressure switch connector.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Turn A/C switch on and set blower fan to any speed.
Does A/C work?
Yes
Inspect the refrigerant pressure switch operation.
If switch is normal, go to the next step.
No
Inspect for the following:
•  A/C switch is stuck open.
•  Open circuit between refrigerant pressure switch and PCM terminal 1AU
•  Open circuit between blower motor fan switch and resistor (if blower motor does not operate)
•  Evaporator temperature sensor and A/C amplifier
4
Remove jumper wire from switch connector.
Reconnect connector to refrigerant pressure switch.
Start engine and turn A/C switch on.
Does fan operate?
Yes
Inspect the whether A/C relay is stuck open.
Replace if necessary.
No
Inspect the following and repair or replace if necessary:
•  Refrigerant charging amount
•  A/C compressor for seizure
5
Verify test results.
•  If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
•  If a malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform the repair or diagnosis.
―  If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed.
―  If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, reprogram the PCM if a later calibration is available. Retest.le. Retest.