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Diagnostic Test

  1. A/C CLUTCH OPERATION 
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. With a scan tool under the PCM Actuators, actuate the A/C Clutch.

      Is the A/C Compressor Clutch operating?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  2
  2. A/C CLUTCH CONTROL OPERATION FROM THE PCM 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the C1 TIPM harness connector.
    3. Ignition on, engine not running.
    4. Using the scan tool under the PCM Actuators, actuate the A/C Clutch.
    5. With a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (C3) A/C Clutch Control circuit in the TIPM C1 harness connector.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly and flash on an off?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  3. (C3) A/C CLUTCH CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO BATTERY VOLTAGE 
    1. Turn the ignition off
    2. Disconnect the C10 TIPM harness connector.
    3. Disconnect the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.
    4. Using a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (C3) A/C Clutch Control Output circuit at the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  4
  4. A/C CLUTCH GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN 
    Fig 1: Checking A/C Clutch Circuit
    GC0117500Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Connect the C1 and C10 TIPM harness connectors.
    3. Using a 12-volt test light connected to 12-volts, probe the (Z902) A/C Clutch ground circuit at the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  5

      No 

  5. A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH 
    Fig 2: Checking A/C Clutch Circuit
    GC0117499Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Ignition on, engine not running.
    2. Using the scan tool under the TIPM Actuators, actuate the A/C Clutch.
    3. With a 12-volt test light connected to ground, probe the (C3) A/C Clutch Control Output circuit at the A/C Compressor Clutch harness connector.

      Does the test light illuminate brightly and flash on and off?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  6
  6. TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE 
    NOTE: Before continuing, check the TIPM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
    1. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors.
    2. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No