• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
---|---|---|---|---|
A/C Relay Switch B+ | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
A/C Relay Coil Ignition | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
A/C Relay Switched Output Control | 1 | 1 | 2 | -- |
A/C Compressor Clutch Relay Control | P0645 | P0645 | P0645 | -- |
A/C Compressor Clutch Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
1. A/C Compressor Inoperative 2. A/C Compressor Always On |
When the A/C switch is pressed, the HVAC control module sends a serial data message to the ECM. This input will request the engine control module (ECM) to ground the A/C compressor clutch relay control circuit, which will switch the A/C CMPRSR CLUTCH relay on. With the relay contacts closed, battery voltage is supplied to the A/C compressor clutch assembly.
The following conditions must be met in order for the ECM to turn on the compressor clutch:
• | Battery voltage is between 9-18 volts |
• | Engine coolant temperature (ECT) is less than 123°C (253°F) |
• | Engine speed is greater than 600 RPM |
• | Engine speed is less than 4,760 RPM |
• | A/C high side pressure is between 2929-269 kPa (39-425 psi) Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test |
• | Throttle position is less than 100 percent |
• | Evaporator temperature is greater than 0°C (32°F) |
• | ECM does not detect excessive torque load |
• | ECM does not detect insufficient idle quality |
• | The ambient temperature is above 1°C (34°F) |
Control Module References for scan tool information
Engine running place the mode switch in the defrost position. The A/C compressor clutch should engage.
⇒ | If the clutch does not engage refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test |
⇒ | If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. |
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or a open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and ignition circuit fuse is open, test all components connected to the ignition circuit and replace as necessary. |
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or a open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and B+ circuit fuse is open, replace the A/C Clutch Relay. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If the A/C clutch does not activate, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the A/C clutch. |
⇒ | If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage, or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the relay. |
• | 30 and 86 |
• | 30 and 87 |
• | 30 and 85 |
• | 85 and 87 |
⇒ | If not the specified value, replace the relay. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, replace the relay. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for HVAC control module and ECM replacement, setup, and programming |