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Diagnostic Procedure

STEP INSPECTION RESULTS ACTION
1 VERIFY PCM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT DTC  Yes Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
(See DTC TABLE .)
(See DTC TABLE [INSTRUMENT CLUSTER] .)
(See DTC TABLE [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER] .)
No Go to the next step.
2 DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS MAGNETIC CLUTCH OR OTHER 
  • Start the engine and idle it.
  • Turn the A/C switch on.
  • Remove the A/C relay.

    (See RELAY LOCATION .)

  • Does the A/C magnetic clutch disengage?
Yes Go to Step 4.
No Go to the next step.
3 INSPECT IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS A/C COMPRESSOR POWER SUPPLY OR A/C COMPRESSOR 
  • Switch the ignition to off.
  • A/C relay is removed.
  • Disconnect the magnetic clutch connector.
  • Switch the ignition to ON (engine off).
  • Measure the voltage between magnetic clutch terminal A (wiring harness-side) and body ground.
  • Is the voltage B+  ?
Yes Repair or replace the wiring harness for a possible short to power supply.
No Replace the A/C compressor (A/C magnetic clutch engagement stuck).
(See A/C COMPRESSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4 INSPECT A/C RELAY  Yes Replace the A/C relay.
(See RELAY LOCATION .)
No Go to the next step.
5 DETERMINE IF MALFUNCTION CAUSE IS A/C REQUEST SIGNAL OR MAGNETIC CLUTCH CONTROL CIRCUIT 
  • Access the ACCS PID using the M-MDS.

    (See ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC TEST .)

  • 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 request signal always on.)
(See CLIMATE CONTROL UNIT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [FULL-AUTO AIR CONDITIONER] .)
No Inspect for short to ground in wiring harness between PCM terminal 1I and A/C relay.
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results.
6 Verify test results.
  • If normal, return to the diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.

    (See ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM SYMPTOM DIAGNOSTIC INDEX .)

  • 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.