A/C Compressor Clutch Circuit Troubleshooting
A/C Compressor Clutch Circuit TroubleshootingNOTE:
- It is normal for the A/C compressor to turn off under certain conditions, such as low idle, high engine coolant temperature, or hard acceleration.
- Do not use this troubleshooting procedure if the fans are also inoperative with the A/C on. Refer to the symptom troubleshooting index. Heating/Air Conditioning
1. Check the No. 11 (30 A) fuse in the under-hood fuse/relay box, and the No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Are the fuses OK?
YES - Go to step 2.
NO - Replace the fuses, and recheck. If the fuses blow again, check for a short in the No. 11 (30 A) and No. 10 (7.5 A) fuses circuit.
2. Connect the HDS to the DLC.
3. Start the engine.
4. Turn on the A/C on the heater-A/C control panel.
5. Check the A/C CLUTCH in the PGM-FI Data List with the HDS.
Is the A/C CLUTCH on?
YES - Go to step 7.
NO - Go to step 6.
6. Using the HDS, confirm the following values in the PGM-FI Data List at idle.
Are the coolant temperature and idle speed OK?
YES - Go to step 7.
NO - Troubleshoot and repair the cause of the high engine coolant temperature, or low idle.
7. Remove the A/C compressor clutch relay from the under-hood fuse/relay box, and test it.
Is the relay OK?
YES - Go to step 8.
NO - Replace the A/C compressor clutch relay.
8. Measure the voltage between the No. 2 terminal of the A/C compressor clutch relay 4P socket and body ground.
Is there battery voltage?
YES - Go to step 9.
NO - Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box.
9. Connect the No.1 and No. 2 terminals of the A/C compressor clutch relay 4P socket with a jumper wire.
Does the A/C compressor clutch click?
YES - Go to step 10.
NO - Go to step 18.
10. Disconnect the jumper wire.
11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
12. Measure the voltage between the No. 4 terminal of the A/C compressor clutch relay 4P socket and body ground.
Is there battery voltage?
YES - Go to step 13.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the No. 10 (7.5 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box and the A/C compressor clutch relay.
13. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
14. Reinstall the A/C compressor clutch relay.
15. Make sure the A/C switch is OFF.
16. Connect the ECM/PCM connector E (31P) terminal No. 18 to body ground with a jumper wire.
17. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Does the A/C compressor click?
YES - Check for loose wires or poor connections at ECM/PCM connector E (31P). If the connections are good, substitute a known-good ECM/PCM, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original ECM/PCM.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the A/C compressor clutch relay and the ECM/PCM.
18. Disconnect the jumper wire.
19. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch 3P connector.
20. Check for continuity between the No. 1 terminal of the A/C compressor clutch relay 4P socket and the No. 2 terminal of the A/C compressor clutch 3P connector.
Is there continuity?
YES - Check the A/C compressor clutch clearance, the thermal protector circuit, and the A/C compressor clutch field coil.
NO - Repair open in the wire between the A/C compressor clutch relay and the A/C compressor clutch.