Diagnostic Test

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Fiat 500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION

NOTE: DTCs cannot be erased with the vehicle in READY mode.

Turn the ignition on, vehicle not in ready mode.

Using the scan tool, record and erase EAC DTCs.
Turn the ignition off. Wait one minute.
Turn the ignition on, vehicle in ready mode.
Operate the A/C system for up to two minutes.
Using the scan tool, read DTCs.
Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes
- Replace the Electric A/C Compressor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to COMPRESSOR, ELECTRIC AIR CONDITIONING (EAC), REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - BODY VERIFICATION TEST - 500 - ELECTRIC .
No
- The condition that caused this code to set is not present at this time. Check for an intermittent condition by inspecting the related wiring harness for chafed, pierced, pinched, and partially broken wires. Also inspect the related connectors for broken, bent, pushed out, spread, corroded, or contaminated terminals.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) - BODY VERIFICATION TEST - 500 - ELECTRIC .