A/C Signal Circuit Troubleshooting
- Start the engine.
- Turn the blower switch on.
- Turn the A/C switch on.
- Check the A/C CLUTCH in the DATA LIST with the HDS.
Does it indicate ON?
YES - Go to step 5.
NO - Check the A/C system (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- Check the A/C system.
Does the A/C system operate?
YES - The air conditioning system circuit is OK. ■
NO - Go to step 6.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- 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 the A/C system test (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
NO - Go to step 9.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
- Disconnect PCM connector A (49P).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Momentarily connect PCM connector terminal A13 to body ground with a jumper wire several times.
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Is there a clicking noise from the A/C compressor clutch?
YES - Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software (see PCM UPDATE ), or substitute a known-good PCM (see HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT CIRCUITS AT THE PCM CONNECTORS ), then recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away with a known-good PCM, replace the original PCM (see PCM REPLACEMENT ). ■
NO - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/C compressor clutch relay and the PCM. If the connections and the terminals are OK, check the A/C compressor clutch relay (see POWER RELAY TEST ). If needed, repair open in the wire between the PCM (A13), the A/C compressor clutch relay, and other A/C parts.