DTC Diagnosis Procedure
The IPDM E/R provides a ground to energize the A/C relay. When the A/C relay is energized, voltage is supplied to the A/C compressor magnet clutch. The magnet clutch is permanently grounded.
In order for the IPDM E/R to complete a A/C compressor ON request, the following conditions must be met:
- The BCM detects a Fan ON signal from the front air control. The front air control grounds the fan ON signal monitored by the BCM when the blower speed dial is in any of the fan speed positions.
- The BCM detects an A/C ON signal from the front air control. The front air control grounds the A/C ON signal monitored by the BCM when:
- The A/C switch is pressed. The A/C switch LED illuminates and the front air control grounds the A/C ON signal monitored by the BCM. Any mode control button except D/F may be selected.
- The A/C switch is OFF, and the MAX A/C button is pressed. The A/C switch LED will automatically illuminate and the front air control grounds the A/C ON signal monitored by the BCM.
- The A/C switch is OFF, and the mode button for either D/F or DEF is selected. The front air control grounds the A/C ON signal monitored by the BCM, but it does not illuminate the A/C switch LED
- The intake temperature value must be within the specified range.
- The ignition switch is turned OFF.
- The blower speed dial is turned completely counterclockwise to the OFF position.
- The A/C switch is manually turned OFF.
In other words, the A/C compressor ON request cannot be turned off in D/F or DEF modes.
- CHECK FUSE
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Check 10 A fuse (No. 42, located in IPDM E/R).NOTE: Refer to appropriate system Wiring Diagram.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 2.
NO
Replace the blown fuse after repairing the affected circuit.
- CHECK MAGNET CLUTCH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
- Disconnect A/C compressor connector and IPDM E/R connector.
- Check continuity between A/C compressor harness connector and IPDM E/R harness connector.
A/C compressor
IPDM E/R
Continuity
Connector
Terminal
Connector
Terminal
F3
1
E119
11
Yes
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 3.
NO
Repair harness or connector.
- CHECK MAGNET CLUTCH
Directly apply battery voltage to the magnet clutch. Check operation visually and by sound.
Does it operate normally?
YES
Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to Removal and Installation .
NO
Replace magnet clutch. Refer to Removal and Installation for Compressor Clutch - VK56VD .