Test TC-26A - A/C Clutch Relay Circuit (DTC 33)
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NOTE:
For circuit and connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION
. For wiring diagrams, see WIRING DIAGRAMS
section at the end of this article.
- Using scan tool, erase DTCs and actuate A/C clutch relay. If A/C clutch relay is clicking, go to next step. If A/C clutch relay is not clicking, go to step 5).
- Condition required to set DTC is not present at this time. A/C CLUTCH RELAY CIRCUIT DTC sets if A/C clutch relay control circuit (Dark Blue/Orange wire) is not in its proper state when monitored by Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Possible causes are: open or shorted A/C clutch relay coil windings, open or shorted A/C clutch relay control circuit (Dark Blue/Orange wire), open or shorted A/C clutch relay ignition feed circuit (Dark Blue/White wire), or failed driver in Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Go to next step.
- Inspect all related wiring and connectors, and repair as necessary. Perform TEST VER-2. If no problems are found with wiring and connectors, go to next step.
- While still actuating A/C clutch relay, wiggle wiring harness from A/C clutch relay to Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Stop actuation of A/C clutch relay. Using scan tool, read DTCs. If A/C CLUTCH RELAY CIRCUIT DTC returns, repair wiring harness as necessary. Perform TEST VER-2. If A/C CLUTCH RELAY CIRCUIT DTC does not return, system is now functioning properly. Perform TEST VER-2.
- Remove A/C clutch relay. Install a known-good A/C clutch relay. If known-good A/C clutch relay is clicking, replace original A/C clutch relay. Perform TEST VER-2. If known-good A/C clutch relay is not clicking, remove known-good A/C clutch relay. Put scan tool in voltmeter mode.
- Using scan tool, check voltage on A/C clutch relay connector ignition feed circuit (Dark Blue/White wire). If voltage is less than 10 volts, repair open Dark Blue/White wire. Perform TEST VER-2.
- If voltage is more than 10 volts, using an external ohmmeter, check resistance between A/C clutch relay terminals. See Fig 1 . If resistance is more than 100 ohms, replace A/C clutch relay. If resistance is less than 100 ohms, go to next step.
- Turn ignition off. Disconnect Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector. Using scan tool in ohmmeter mode, check resistance of A/C clutch relay connector control circuit (Dark Blue/Orange wire). If resistance is less than 5 ohms, repair short to ground in Dark Blue/Orange wire. Perform TEST VER-2.
- If resistance is more than 5 ohms, use an external ohmmeter to check resistance of control circuit (Dark Blue/Orange wire) between A/C clutch relay connector and PCM connector terminal No. 34. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair open Dark Blue/Orange wire. Perform TEST VER-2. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace PCM. Perform TEST VER-2.
NOTE:
A break in test sequence occurs at this point. Sequence skips from TEST TC-26A to TEST TC-28A. No tests have been omitted.