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A/C Signal Circuit Troubleshooting

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Turn the blower switch on.
  3. Turn the A/C switch on.
  4. Check the A/C CLUTCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS.

    Does it indicated ON? 

    YES  - Go to step  5.

    NO  - Do A/C SYSTEM TEST .

  5. Check the A/C system.

    Does the A/C system operate? 

    YES  - The air conditioning system circuit is OK.

    NO  - Go to step  6.

  6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  7. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
  8. Activate the A/C CLUTCH in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.

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

    YES  - Do A/C SYSTEM TEST .

    NO  - Go to step  9.

  9. Momentarily connect under-hood fuse/relay box 14P connector terminal No. 10 to body ground with a jumper wire several times.

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

    YES  - Repair open in the wire between the ECM/PCM (E18) and the A/C clutch relay.

    NO  - Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software (see UPDATING THE ECM/PCM ), or substitute a known-good ECM/PCM (see SUBSTITUTING 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 ).

    Fig 1: Connecting Under-Hood Fuse/Relay Box 14P Connector Terminal No. 10 To Body Ground With Jumper Wire
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