Pinpoint Test A: DTC P0532 Or P0533
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NOTE:
When disconnecting and reconnecting the pressure transducer electrical connector, make sure that the connector-locking device is in place and that the locking device and connector are correctly and fully seated.
- A1 CHECK THE PCM OUTPUT VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: A/C Pressure Transducer C1260
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between ground and A/C pressure transducer C1260-2, circuit 351 (BN/WH), harness side.
- Is the voltage between 4.7 and 5.1 volts?
- YES : Go to A2.
- NO : REPAIR circuit 351 (BN/WH) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
- A2 CHECK THE PCM SENSOR GROUND
- Measure the voltage between A/C pressure transducer C1260-1, circuit 359 (GY/RD), harness side and A/C pressure transducer C1260-2, circuit 351 (BN/WH), harness side.
- Is the voltage between 4.7 and 5.1 volts?
- A3 CHECK THE A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER HIGH
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: A/C Pressure (ACP_PRESS) PCM PID
- While observing the ACP_PRESS PCM PID, connect a fused jumper between A/C pressure transducer C1260-3, circuit 1154 (WH/BK), harness side and A/C pressure transducer C1260-2, circuit 351 (BN/WH), harness side.
- Does the ACP_PRESS PCM PID voltage read greater than 4 volts?
- YES : INSTALL a new A/C pressure transducer. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : Go to A4.
- A4 CHECK CIRCUIT 1154 (WH/BK) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: PCM C175b
- Measure the resistance between ground and A/C pressure transducer C1260-3, circuit 1154 (WH/BK), harness side.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- YES : Go to A7.
- NO : REPAIR circuit 1154 (WH/BK) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
- A5 CHECK THE A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER HIGH
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: A/C Pressure (ACP_PRESS) PCM PID
- While observing the ACP_PRESS PCM PID, connect a fused jumper between A/C pressure transducer C1260-3, circuit 1154 (WH/BK), harness side and A/C pressure transducer C1260-1, circuit 359 (GY/RD), harness side.
- Does the ACP_PRESS PCM PID voltage read less than 4.9 volts?
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- YES : INSTALL a new A/C pressure transducer. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : Go to A6.
- A6 CHECK CIRCUIT 1154 (WH/BK) FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: PCM C175b
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between ground and A/C pressure transducer C1260-3, circuit 1154 (WH/BK), harness side.
- Is any voltage present?
- YES : REPAIR circuit 1154 (WH/BK) for a short to voltage. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : Go to A7.
- A7 CHECK CIRCUIT 1154 (WH/BK) FOR A SHORT TO CIRCUIT 351 (BN/WH) OR 359 (GY/RD)
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between A/C pressure transducer C1260-3, circuit 1154 (WH/BK), harness side and A/C pressure transducer C1260-1, circuit 359 (GY/RD), harness side.
- Measure the resistance between A/C pressure transducer C1260-3, circuit 1154 (WH/BK), harness side and A/C pressure transducer C1260-2, circuit 351 (BN/WH), harness side.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
NOTE: For DTC P0532 only.NOTE: For DTC P0533 only.- YES : Go to A8.
- NO : REPAIR circuit 1154 (WH/BK) for a short to circuit 351 (BN/WH) or 359 (GY/RD). CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
- A8 CHECK CIRCUIT 1154 (WH/BK) FOR AN OPEN
- Measure the resistance between A/C pressure transducer C1260-3, circuit 1154 (WH/BK), harness side and PCM C175b-26, circuit 1154 (WH/BK), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- YES : Go to A9.
- NO : REPAIR circuit 1154 (WH/BK) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
- A9 CHECK THE PCM CONNECTION
- Clear the DTCs.
- Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion.
- pushed-out pins.
- incorrectly seated connector.
- Connect and correctly seat all the PCM connectors.
- Operate the system.
- Does the concern return?
- YES : INSTALL a new PCM. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.