NO.24 A/C ALWAYS ON/A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY [AJ (3.0L Duratec)]


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A/C always ON or A/C compressor runs continuously

DESCRIPTION

• A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not disengage.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Stuck engagement
• A/C relay is stuck closed.
• Short to GND between A/C switch and PCM
• Short to GND circuit between A/C relay and PCM
• A/C relay to magnetic clutch circuit shorts to battery power.

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1
• Connect WDS or equivalent to DLC-2.
• Turn key to ON (Engine OFF).
• Retrieve any DTC.
• Is "PASSED" displayed?
Yes
No DTC is displayed:
• Go to the next step.
No
DTC is displayed:
• Go to appropriate DTC test.
2
• Start engine and run it at idle.
• Turn A/C switch on.
• Remove A/C relay.
• Does A/C magnetic clutch disengage?
Yes
Inspect for following:
• A/C relay is stuck closed.
• Short to GND circuit between A/C relay and PCM terminal 69 (R.H.D.)/C-25 (L.H.D.)
- If both items are okay, go to the next step.
No
Inspect if circuit between A/C relay and magnetic clutch shorts to battery power circuit.
• If circuit is okay, inspect magnetic clutch stuck engagement or clearance.
3
• Disconnect refrigerant pressure switch connector.
• Start the engine and turn A/C switch on.
Note
• A/C should not work when the connector disconnected. If A/C remains working, short to GND circuit may be present.
• Does A/C remain working?
Yes
Inspect for short to GND circuit between refrigerant pressure switch and PCM terminal 41 (R.H.D.)/C-15 (L.H.D.).
No
Go to the next step.
4
• Reconnect refrigerant pressure switch connector.
• Turn off A/C switch.
Note
• A/C should not work when the A/C switch is turned off. If A/C remains working, short to GND circuit may be present.
• Does A/C remain working?
Yes
Inspect for following:
• Short to GND circuit between A/C switch and A/C amplifier
• Short to GND circuit between A/C amplifier and refrigerant pressure switch
No
Inspect for stuck closed A/C switch.
5
• Verify test results.
- If okay, 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 PCM.