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Circuit/System Testing

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  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector X2, terminal 8 ground circuit terminal at the HVAC control module.
  2. Test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  3. Remove the A/C compressor clutch relay.
  4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the relay coil B+ circuit terminal 85 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  5. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the relay switch B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the relay switch B+ circuit for an open/high resistance. If the A/C clutch fuse is open, test the relay switch control circuit for a short to ground. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the A/C compressor clutch.
  6. Disconnect the harness connector at the A/C compressor clutch terminal 1.
  7. Ignition OFF test for less than 1.0 ohm of resistance between the A/C compressor ground circuit terminal 2 and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  8. Connect the harness connector at the A/C compressor clutch.
  9. Connect a 10-amp fused jumper wire between the relay switch B+ circuit terminal 30 and the relay switch control circuit terminal 87. Verify the A/C compressor clutch engages.
    • If the A/C compressor clutch does not activate, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the A/C compressor.
  10. Connect a test lamp between the relay control circuit terminal 86 and the relay coil B+ circuit terminal 85.
  11. Using a scan tool, command the A/C relay output ON and OFF. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp remains ON all the time, test for a short to ground on the control circuit connector X1 terminal 53. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
    • If the test lamp remains OFF all the time, test for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance on the control circuit. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
  12. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the A/C compressor.
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