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Diagnostic procedure

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STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 Connect the M-MDS to the DLC-2.
Switch the ignition to ON (Engine off)
Retrieve PCM and EATC DTCs
Are there any DTCs displayed?
Yes DTC is displayed: 
Go to the appropriate DTC inspection
(See DTC TABLE [L5] .)
No No DTC is displayed: 
Go to the next step
2 Start the engine and idle it
Turn the A/C switch on with blower switch is on.
Remove the A/C relay
Does the A/C magnetic clutch disengage?
Yes Go to Step 4
No Go to the next step
3 Turn the ignition on
A/C relay is removed.
Disconnect the A/C compressor connector
Turn the ignition on
Measure voltage between A/C compressor terminal B and body ground.
Is the voltage B+?
Yes Repair or replace for short to battery power
No Replace the A/C compressor (A/C magnetic clutch engagement is stuck)
(See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4 Inspect the A/C relay
(See RELAY INSPECTION .)
Is the A/C relay normal?
Yes Go to the next step
No Replace the A/C relay
5 Monitor PCM PID ACCS using the M-MDS
Start the engine and idle it.
Turn the A/C switch on and off with blower switch is on.
Is the PID value always ON?
Yes Replace the climate control unit (A/C switch signal is always on)
(See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER] .)
(See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER] .)
No Inspect for short to GND between PCM terminal 1I and A/C relay
Service as necessary
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  • Verify test results
    • If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms

      (See SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX [L5] )

    • If the malfunction remains, inspect the related Service Bulletins and/or On-line Repair Information and perform repair or diagnosis
      • If the vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting is completed
      • If the vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, reprogram the PCM if a later calibration is available. Retest