Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: HVAC Schematics Connector End View Reference: HVAC Connector End Views DEFINITION: The A/C compressor clutch will not engage when an A/C request has been made and a Powertrain DTC has not been set. | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the A/C compressor operate? | -- | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | Go to Step 3 |
3 |
Is the engine coolant temperature indicator illuminated? | Go to Step 4 | ||
4 |
Are the low and the high side pressure values within the allowable limits for the recorded ambient air temperature and are the pressure values within 103 kPa (15 psi) of each other? | Above 16°C (60°F) 345 kPa (50 psi) Above 24°C (75°F) 483 kPa (70 psi) Above 33°C (90°F) 690 kPa (100 psi) | Go to Step 5 | Go to Leak Testing |
5 |
Is the scan tool A/C refrigerant pressure sensor parameter and the ACR 2000 pressure value within 15 psi of each other? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 13 | |
6 | With a scan tool, view the evaporator temperature in the HVAC system data. Is the evaporator temperature below 4°C (39F°)? | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 7 | |
7 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
8 | Test the ground circuit of the A/C compressor clutch for a high resistance or for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 12 |
9 | Test the voltage supply circuit of the A/C compressor clutch for a high resistance or for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 10 |
10 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 21 |
11 | Inspect for poor connections at the A/C compressor clutch relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 22 |
12 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the A/C compressor clutch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 23 |
13 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 14 |
14 | Test the ground circuit of the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor for a high resistance or for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 15 |
15 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 24 |
16 | Inspect the evaporator temperature sensor circuits for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 19 |
17 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the A/C pressure sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 18 | |
18 | Replace the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 25 | -- | |
19 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the evaporator temperature sensor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 20 |
20 | Replace the evaporator temperature sensor. Refer to Air Conditioning Evaporator Core Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 25 | -- |
21 | Repair the battery positive voltage circuit of the A/C compressor clutch relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 25 | -- |
22 | Replace the A/C compressor clutch relay. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 25 | -- |
23 | Replace the A/C compressor clutch. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 25 | -- |
24 | Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement for replacement, setup and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 25 | -- |
25 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | -- | System OK | Go to Step 2 |
