Pinpoint Test C: The Air Conditioning (A/C) Is Inoperative
- C1 CHECK THE A/C CYCLING SWITCH PID WITH THE A/C ON
- Connect the scan tool.
- Key in ON position.
- With the engine running, turn the function selector switch to the MAX A/C position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the scan tool: PCM PIDs.
- Monitor the PCM A/C cycling switch PID.
- Does the PCM A/C cycling switch PID read ON?
Yes: GO to C3.
No: GO to C2.
- C2 CHECK THE REFRIGERANT PRESSURE
- Key in OFF position.
- Connect the manifold set to the service ports.
- Is the pressure 345-1,724 kPa (50-250 psi)?
Yes: GO to C9.
No: CHECK the system for refrigerant leaks. Refer to ELECTRONIC LEAK DETECTION or FLUORESCENT DYE LEAK DETECTION .
- C3 CHECK CIRCUIT 321 (GY/WH) FOR POWER
- Disconnect: A/C Clutch Field Coil C100.
- Key in ON position.
- Turn the function selector switch to MAX A/C position.
- Measure the voltage between A/C clutch field coil C100-a, circuit 321 (GY/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes: GO to C4.
No: GO to C5.
- C4 CHECK CIRCUIT 57 (BK) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between A/C clutch field coil C100-b, circuit 57 (BK), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes: INSTALL a new A/C clutch field coil. REFER to INSTALLATION .
No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C5 CHECK CIRCUIT 883 (PK/LB) FOR POWER
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: A/C Clutch Relay C1008.
- Measure the voltage between A/C clutch relay C1008-3, circuit 883 (PK/LB), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes: GO to C6.
No: INSPECT battery junction box (BJB) fuse 14 (15A) for an open. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C6 CHECK CIRCUIT 361 (RD) FOR POWER
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between A/C clutch relay C1008-1, circuit 361 (RD), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes: GO to C7.
No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C7 CHECK THE A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY
- Carry out the A/C clutch relay component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING for component testing.
- Is the relay OK?
Yes: GO to C8.
No: INSTALL a new A/C clutch relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C8 CHECK CIRCUIT 331 (PK/YE) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: PCM C175b.
- Measure the resistance between A/C clutch relay C1008-2, circuit 331 (PK/YE), harness side and PCM C175b-25, circuit 331 (PK/YE), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes: GO to C18.
No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C9 CHECK CIRCUIT 198 (DG/OG) FOR POWER
- Disconnect: PCM C175b.
- Key in ON position.
- TURN the function selector switch to the MAX A/C position.
- Measure the voltage between PCM C175b-15, circuit 198 (DG/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes: GO to C12.
No: GO to C10.
- C10 CHECK CIRCUIT 198 (DG/OG) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Dual Pressure Switch C1062.
- Measure the resistance between dual pressure switch C1062-1, circuit 198 (DG/OG), harness side and PCM C175-15, circuit 198 (DG/OG), harness side; and between dual pressure switch C1062-1 circuit 198 (DG/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the components, and greater than 10,000 ohms to ground?
Yes: GO to C11.
No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C11 CHECK CIRCUIT 441 (RD/YE) FOR POWER
- Key in ON position.
- TURN the function selector switch to the MAX A/C position.
- Measure the voltage between dual pressure switch C1062-4, circuit 441 (RD/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes: INSTALL a new dual pressure switch. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL . TEST the system for normal operation.
No: GO to C14.
- C12 CHECK CIRCUIT 570 (BK/WH) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Dual Pressure Switch C1062.
- Measure the resistance between dual pressure switch C1062-3, circuit 570 (BK/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
Yes: GO to C13.
No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C13 CHECK CIRCUIT 347 (BK/YE) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the resistance between dual pressure switch C1062-2, circuit 347 (BK/YE), harness side and PCM C175b-26, circuit 347 (BK/YE), harness side; and between dual pressure switch C1062-2 circuit 347 (BK/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the components, and greater than 10,000 ohms to ground?
Yes: GO to C14.
No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C14 CHECK CIRCUIT 348 (VT) FOR POWER
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: A/C Cycling Switch C130.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between A/C cycling switch C130-1, circuit 348 (VT), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes: GO to C15.
No: GO to C16.
- C15 CHECK CIRCUIT 441 (RD/YE) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between dual pressure switch C1062-4, circuit 441 (RD/YE), harness side and the A/C cycling switch C130-4, circuit 441 (RD/YE), harness side; and between dual pressure switch C1062-4 circuit 441 (RD/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the components, and greater than 10,000 ohms to ground?
Yes: INSTALL a new A/C cycling switch. REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C16 CHECK CIRCUIT 348 (VT) FOR AN OPEN OR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between function selector switch C294a-4, circuit 348 (VT), harness side and A/C cycling switch C130-1, circuit 348 (VT), harness side; and between function selector switch C294a-4 circuit 348 (VT), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms between the components, and greater than 10,000 ohms to ground?
Yes: GO to C17.
No: REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C17 CHECK FOR POWER TO THE FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Function Selector Switch C294a.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between function selector switch C294a-2, circuit 41 (BK/LB), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
Yes: INSTALL a new function selector switch. REFER to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
No: INSPECT smart junction box (SJB) fuse 26 (5A) for an open. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- C18 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION
- Disconnect all PCM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion.
- pushed-out pins.
- Connect all PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
Yes: INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to INSTALLATION or INSTALLATION . TEST the system for normal operation.
No: The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.