• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage |
---|---|---|---|
5 -Volt Reference Circuit | P0532 | P0532 | P0533 |
A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Signal Circuit | P0532 | P0533 | P0532 |
Low Reference Circuit | -- | P0532 | P0533 |
The engine control module (ECM) monitors the high side refrigerant pressure through the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. The ECM supplies a 5-volt reference and a low reference to the sensor. Changes in the A/C refrigerant pressure cause the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor signal to the ECM to vary. When the pressure is low, the signal voltage is low. When the pressure is high, the ECM commands the cooling fans on. When pressure is too high or too low, the ECM will not allow the A/C compressor clutch to engage.
• | The Engine is running. |
• | The Battery voltage is between 11 -- 18 volts. |
• | The ECM detects that the A/C pressure is less than 1psi (0.01 volts). |
• | The ECM detects that the A/C pressure is more than 425 psi (4.90 volts). |
• | The ECM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). |
• | The ECM stores the failure records. |
• | The A/C compressor clutch is disabled. |
• | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive ignition cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
• | The DTC or DTC's can be cleared by using the scan tool. |
• | The DTC will become history if the ECM no longer detects a failure. |
A malfunction within the refrigerant system causing high pressure can cause this DTC to set.
Ignition ON, observe the scan tool A/C High Side Pressure parameter in the ECM. The reading should be between 0.1 and 4.90 volts (1 and 425 psi), and change with pressure.
⇒ | If greater than 1.0 ohm, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If less than 4.8 volts, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If greater than 5.2 volts, test the 5-volt reference circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If greater than 0.1 volts (1 psi), test the signal circuit terminal for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
⇒ | If less than 4.90 volts (425 psi), test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM. |
Important: Always perform Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for the ECM setup, replacement, and programming. |