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  1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  2. Momentarily connect ECM/PCM connector terminals A24 and E18 with a jumper wire several times.
    Fig 1: Connecting ECM/PCM Connector Terminals A24 And E18 With Jumper Wire
    G03650997Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there a clicking noise from the A/C compressor clutch? 

    1. YES -  Go to step 3.
    2. NO -  Go to step  6.
  3. Start the engine.
  4. Turn the blower switch ON.
  5. Turn the A/C switch ON.

    Does the A/C operate? 

    1. YES -  The air conditioning signal is OK.
    2. NO -  Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see HOW TO UPDATE THE ECM/PCM ), then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good ECM/PCM, replace the original ECM/PCM (see ECM/PCM REPLACEMENT ).
  6. Momentarily connect underhood fuse/relay box 14P connector terminal No. 10 and body ground with a jumper wire several times.
    Fig 2: Connecting Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box 14P Connector Terminal No 10 And Body Ground
    G03650998Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

    Is there a clicking noise from the A/C compressor clutch? 

    1. YES -  Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E18) and the A/C clutch relay.
    2. NO -  Check the A/C system for other symptoms.