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Component Inspection

  1. IG 'OFF'.
  2. Connect probe to signal terminal as follows and select 'Oscilloscope' menu on scantool.

    Channel A (+): Signal terminal of A/C pressure sensor, (-): Ground

  3. Engine start and check the signal with operation.
    Fig 1: Checking Signal With Operation
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  4. Is waveform within specification?

    YES 

    • Check for poor connection between PCM and component: backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO 

    • Check A/C pressure sensor for contamination, deterioration, or damage. Substitute with a known-good A/C pressure sensor and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace A/C pressure sensor and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.