Pinpoint Test M: The Air Conditioning (A/C) Is Always On - A/C Mode Always Commanded On
NOTE:
It is important to install relays in their correct position in the Battery Junction Box (BJB). Installing a relay incorrectly can cause wiring shorts or damage to modules. While carrying out diagnostics on BJB
relays, have only one BJB
relay removed at a time. Failure to follow these instructions can result in damage to the vehicle circuitry or to control modules.
NOTE:
Before carrying out the following test, diagnose any HVAC, PCM or IC
DTCs.
- M1 CHECK THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR CYCLING SWITCH (ACCS) PCM PID WITH THE A/C OFF
- Ignition ON.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: ACCS PCM PID.
- Does the ACCS PCM PID read ON?
- Yes: GO to M2 .
- No:
For Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) systems, GO to M3.
For Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) systems, GO to M2 .
- M2 CHECK THE AIR CONDITIONING SWITCH STATUS (CC_AC) HVAC PID WITH THE A/C OFF
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: CC_AC HVAC PID.
- Does the CC_AC HVAC PID read DEPRESSED?
- Yes: GO to M3 .
- No: GO to M4.
- M3 CHECK THE HVAC MODULE CONNECTION
- Inspect the HVAC module connectors for:
- corrosion.
- pushed-out terminals.
- damaged terminals.
- Connect and correctly seat all the HVAC module connectors.
- Clear the DTCs.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes: INSTALL a new HVAC module. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
- Inspect the HVAC module connectors for:
- M4 CHECK THE PCM CONNECTION
- Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
- Inspect the module connectors for:
- corrosion.
- pushed-out terminals.
- damaged terminals.
- Connect and correctly seat all the PCM connectors.
- Clear the DTCs.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes: INSTALL a new PCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.