Diagnostic Test
- ACTIVE DTC NOTE:
Diagnose and repair any CAN bus, communication or implausible signal DTCs before proceeding with this test.
NOTE:Diagnose and repair any system voltage or sensor supply voltage DTCs before continuing with this test.
NOTE:Make sure the A/C refrigerant System is properly charged in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SPECIFICATIONS .
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.WARNING:
When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts, or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions can result in possible serious or fatal injury.
- With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the DTC Active at this time?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Perform the INTERMITTENT CONDITION diagnostic procedure. Refer to INTERMITTENT CONDITION .
- Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
- (C818) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Disconnect the A/C Pressure Transducer connector.
- Disconnect the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- Measure the voltage of the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit in the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 3
- (C18) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO VOLTAGE
- Measure the voltage of the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit in the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector.
Is there any voltage present?
Yes
- Repair the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit for a short to voltage.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 4
- Measure the voltage of the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit in the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector.
- (C18) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO THE (C818) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT
- Measure the resistance between the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit in the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector.
Is the resistance below 100 Ohms?
Yes
- Repair the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit for a short to the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 5
- Measure the resistance between the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit in the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector.
- (C18) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Turn the ignition off.
- Measure the resistance of the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit between the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector and the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Repair the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- (C918) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
- Measure the resistance of the (C918) A/C Pressure Sensor Ground circuit between the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector and the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 Ohms?
Yes
- Go To 7
No
- Repair the (C918) A/C Pressure Sensor Ground circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- Measure the resistance of the (C918) A/C Pressure Sensor Ground circuit between the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector and the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) harness connector.
- A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
- Turn the ignition off.
- Connect the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) harness connector.
- Connect a jumper wire between the (C918) A/C Pressure Sensor Ground circuit and the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit in the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector.
- Turn the ignition on.
- With the scan tool, read the A/C Pressure Transducer signal voltage.
Is the voltage below 1.0 Volt with the jumper wire in place?
Yes
- Replace the A/C Pressure Transducer in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to TRANSDUCER, A/C PRESSURE, REMOVAL .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
No
- Go To 8
- TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)
- Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the A/C Pressure Transducer and the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).
- Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
- Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
- Perform any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
No
- Replace and program the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to MODULE, TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER (TIPM), REMOVAL .
- Perform the BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .