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A/C Control Signal (ACCS) Malfunction

NOTE: The following test procedures are for DTCs P1464.

Fig 1: A/C Control Signal (Accs) Malfunction Detection Condition Possible Cause

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A/C CONTROL SIGNAL (ACCS) MALFUNCTION INSPECTION/ACTION CHART

STEP	INSPECTION		ACTION
1	Was PCM Quick Test performed?	Yes	Go to next step.
1	Was PCM Quick Test performed?	No	Perform PCM Quick Test. See PCM QUICK TEST .
2	DTC P1464: CHECK ACCS PID NOTE: Verify that A/C and defrost were OFF during Self-Test. If A/C or defrost were on, turn off and rerun Self-Test. Key ON, Engine OFF (KOEO). A/C and defrost off. Using WDS or equivalent tester, select Diagnostic Data Link. Select PCM. Select PID/Data Monitor and Record. Access ACCS PID. Is ACCS PID on?	Yes	Go to next step.
2		No	The ACCS PID indicates that the ACCS input to the PCM is low. Verify test results. With A/C and defrost OFF, rerun Self-Test where P1464 was received. Go to step 7.
3	ACCS PID ON: DISCONNECT A/C CYCLING SWITCH AND CHECK IF ACCS PID TURNS OFF Key OFF. Disconnect A/C Cycling Switch. Key ON, Engine OFF (KOEO). Access ACCS PID from PID/Data Monitor and Record. Is ACCS PID off?	Yes	Verify operation of A/C Demand Switch. See SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART -- AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) . If OK, repair short to power in A/C Demand circuit (V) to A/C Cycling Switch. Go to step 7.
3		No	Go to next step.
4	CHECK POWER TO A/C CLUTCH CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER Key OFF. Disconnect A/C clutch relay. Key ON, Engine OFF (KOEO). Measure voltage between A/C clutch power circuit (GY/W) in harness connector and chassis ground. Key OFF. Was voltage less than 1.0 V?	Yes	Go to next step.
4		No	Repair circuit short to power. Go to step 7.
5	CHECK ACCS CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO POWER Disconnect PCM. Install Breakout Box, leave PCM disconnected. Key ON, Engine OFF (KOEO). Measure voltage between PCM test pin C15 (ACCS) and PCM test pin C49 (PWR GND). Key OFF. Was voltage less than 1.0 V?	Yes	Go to next step.
5		No	Repair ACCS circuit to power. Go to step 7.
6	CHECK ACCS CIRCUIT VOLTAGE TO PCM WITH A/C CLUTCH RELAY CONNECTED Reconnect A/C clutch relay. Key ON, Engine OFF (KOEO). Measure voltage between PCM test pin C15 (ACCS) and PCM test pin C49 (PWR GND). Key OFF. Was voltage less than 1.0 V?	Yes	Replace PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) . Go to next step.
6		No	Replace A/C clutch relay. Go to next step.
7	VERIFY TROUBLESHOOTING OF DTCs COMPLETED Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors. Clear DTCs from PCM memory using WDS or equivalent tester generic OBD II function. Perform PCM Quick Test. See PCM QUICK TEST . Is same DTC present?	Yes	Replace PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) Repeat PCM Quick Test. See PCM QUICK TEST .
7		No	If any other DTC is present, go to applicable DTC inspection. If no DTC is present, troubleshooting complete.