LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Chevrolet >> 2002 >> Blazer 4D Utility, 4WD, Part Time >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 1418 (HVAC Systems - Automatic) >> Diagnostic Information and Procedures >> DTC P0530: A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Signal Low >> Test Description

Test Description

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2004 GMC Envoy, and 2004 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 3:  Tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the low voltage range.
  2. 4:  Tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the high voltage range. If the fuse in the jumper opens when you perform this test, the signal circuit is shorted to ground.
  3. 5:  Tests for a short to voltage in the 5-volt reference circuit.
  4. 6:  Tests for a high resistance or an open in the low reference circuit.
DTC P0530

Step Action Value(s) Yes No
Schematic Reference:  HVAC Schematics  
Connector End View Reference:  HVAC Connector End Views  
1 Did you perform the HVAC Diagnostic System Check? - Go to Step 2  Go to Diagnostic System Check - HVAC Systems - Automatic 
2
  1. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the A/C High Side Pressure parameter in the Powertrain Engine Data list.
Does the scan tool indicate the A/C High Side Pressure parameter is within the specified range?		 0.1-4.9 V Go to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 3 
3 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the A/C High Side Pressure parameter.
Does the scan tool indicate that the A/C High Side Pressure parameter is less than the specified value?		 0.09 V Go to Step 4  Go to Step 10 
4 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the 5-volt reference circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor and the signal circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the A/C High Side Pressure parameter.
Does the scan tool indicate that the A/C High Side Pressure parameter is greater than the specified value?		 4.9 V Go to Step 8  Go to Step 5 
5 
  1. Disconnect the fused jumper wire.
  2. Measure the voltage between the 5-volt reference circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor and the low reference circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
Does the voltage measure less than the specified value?		 5.1 V Go to Step 6  Go to Step 7 
6 
  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Measure the resistance from the low reference circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor to a good ground.
Does the resistance measure less than the specified value?		 5 Ω Go to Step 12  Go to Step 11 
7 Test the 5-volt reference circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 16  Go to Step 13 
8 Test the 5-volt reference circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor for a short to ground, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 16  Go to Step 9 
9 Test the signal circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor for a short to ground, a high resistance, or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 16  Go to Step 13 
10 Test the signal circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 16  Go to Step 13 
11
  1. Disconnect the powertrain control module.
  2. Test the low reference circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 16  Go to Step 13 
12 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 16  Go to Step 14 
13 Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the powertrain control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.
Did you find and correct the condition?		 - Go to Step 16  Go to Step 15 
14 Replace the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 16  Go to Step 15 
15
IMPORTANT: Perform the programming procedure for the powertrain control module.
Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.2L or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Replacement in Engine Controls - 4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L.Did you complete the replacement?		 - Go to Step 16  -
16
  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
Does the DTC reset?		 - Go to Step 2  System OK
scientia non olet · About LEMON Manuals