DTC P0530-15: Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open [10/2022 - ]: Description
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The air conditioning pressure sensor, which is installed to the high pressure side pipe to detect refrigerant pressure, sends a refrigerant pressure signal to the air conditioning amplifier assembly. The air conditioning amplifier assembly converts this signal to a pressure value according to the sensor characteristics and uses it to control the compressor.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | Memory | DTC Output from | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0530-15 | Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open | Diagnosis Condition:
Malfunction:
Detection Time:
|
|
Memorized | Air Conditioner | A |
DTC DETECTION CONDITION COMBINATION TABLE
| Vehicle Condition | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattern 1 | Pattern 2 | ||
| Diagnosis Condition | Ignition switch ON | ◦ | ◦ |
| Malfunction | Open in air conditioning pressure sensor circuit | ◦ | - |
| Short (+B) in air conditioning pressure sensor circuit | - | ◦ | |
| Detection Time | Continuously for 4 seconds or more | Continuously for 4 seconds or more | |
| Trip Count | 1 trip | 1 trip | |
HINT:
If the conditions of either of these patterns are detected, a DTC will be stored.