The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
The A/C compressor relay output is disabled if engine coolant temperature is above 121°C (250°F). The engine coolant indicator will illuminate at this temperature.
These actions will enable the A/C compressor to operate.
This test ensures that there is sufficient refrigerant in the A/C system. The specific values come from the A/C System Performance Test in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning.
If the HVAC control module does not respond to requests, the module is inoperative.
This action ensures that the powertrain control module (PCM) is getting an A/C request from the HVAC control module.
If the A/C request LED does not illuminate the HVAC control module is not grounding the A/C request signal circuit.
Since the A/C system pressure has been verified in Step 4 this step will verify the integrity of the A/C request signal circuits, if the A/C Request Signal parameter is Yes then there is a concern with the A/C high pressure switch.
Since the A/C system pressure has been verified in Step 4 this step will verify the integrity of the A/C low pressure signal circuit and the ground circuit of the A/C low pressure switch, if the A/C Compressor Cycling Switch parameter is Normal then there is a concern with the A/C low pressure switch.
If the test lamp remains illuminated the A/C compressor clutch relay control circuit is shorted to ground.
If the fused jumper opens during this step the A/C compressor clutch supply voltage circuit is short to ground.
Ensure that both A/C request signal circuits of the A/C high pressure switch are tested for listed conditions.
Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference : HVAC Schematics 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 HVAC Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | |
Is the engine coolant temperature indicator illuminated? | Go to Engine Coolant Temperature Indicator Always On in Engine Cooling | Go to Step 3 | |
Important: For A/C compressor operation, the ambient air temperature must be above 3°C (38°F). Does the A/C compressor operate? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 4 | |
Are the pressure values within the specifications for the ambient air temperature, and within 103 kPa (15 psi) of each other? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Leak Testing in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning | |
Is the HVAC control module inoperative? | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 6 | |
Does the scan tool indicate that the A/C Request Signal parameter is Yes? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 | |
Does the A/C request indicator illuminate? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 31 | |
Does the scan tool indicate that the A/C Request Signal parameter is Yes? | Go to Step 32 | Go to Step 26 | |
9 | Does the scan tool indicate the A/C Compressor Cycling Switch parameter is Normal? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
Does the scan tool indicate the A/C Compressor Cycling Switch parameter is Normal? | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 22 | |
11 | With a scan tool, command the A/C compressor clutch relay ON and OFF. Does the A/C compressor clutch relay turn ON and OFF with each command? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 12 |
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Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 27 |
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Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command? | Go to Step 28 | Go to Step 14 |
Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command? | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 15 | |
15 | Test the control circuit of the A/C compressor clutch relay for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 33 |
16 | Test the control circuit of the A/C compressor clutch relay for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 33 |
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Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 19 |
Does the A/C compressor clutch engage? | Go to Step 28 | Go to Step 24 | |
19 | Repair the switch side of the voltage supply circuit of the A/C compressor clutch relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 40 | -- |
20 | Test the ignition 3 voltage circuit of the HVAC control module for a short to ground, for a high resistance, or for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 21 |
21 | Test the ground circuit of the HVAC control module for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 31 |
22 | Test the signal circuit of the A/C low pressure switch for a high resistance or for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 23 |
23 | Test the ground circuit of the A/C low pressure switch for a high resistance or for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 33 |
24 | Test the supply voltage circuit at the A/C compressor clutch for a short to ground, for a high resistance, or for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 25 |
25 | 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 in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 30 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 33 | |
27 | Repair the coil side of the voltage supply circuit of the A/C compressor clutch relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 40 | -- |
28 | Inspect for poor connections at the A/C compressor clutch relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 34 |
29 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the A/C low pressure switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 35 |
30 | 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 in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 37 |
31 | 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 in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 38 |
32 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the A/C high pressure switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 36 |
33 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 40 | Go to Step 39 |
34 | Replace the A/C compressor clutch relay. Refer to Compressor Relay Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 40 | -- |
35 | Replace the A/C low pressure switch. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Low Pressure Switch Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 40 | -- |
36 | Replace the A/C high pressure switch. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) High Pressure Switch Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 40 | -- |
37 | Replace the A/C compressor clutch coil. Refer to Air Conditioning Clutch Coil Removal and to Air Conditioning Clutch Coil Installation in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 40 | -- |
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Important: Perform the calibration procedure for the HVAC control module. Replace the HVAC control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 40 | -- |
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Important: Program the PCM. Replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls-4.8L, 5.3L, and 6.0L or Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls-8.1L. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 40 | -- |
40 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 4 |