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A/C Pressure Switch Circuit Troubleshooting

A/C Pressure Switch Circuit Troubleshooting

NOTE:
- Do not use this troubleshooting procedure if any of the following items are operative; A/C condenser fan, radiator fan, A/C compressor, or if the heater is inoperative. Refer to the symptom troubleshooting index. Heating/Air Conditioning
- Before performing symptom troubleshooting, check for powertrain DTCs.

1. Check for body DTCs in test mode A of the MICU.

Are there any DTCs indicated?

YES - Do the appropriate troubleshooting for the DTC indicated.

NO - Go to step 2.

2. Disconnect the A/C pressure switch 4P connector.
3. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




4. Measure the voltage between the No. 1 terminal of the A/C pressure switch 4P connector and body ground.

Is there 5 V or more?

YES - Go to step 5.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the relay module and the A/C pressure switch. If the wire is OK, replace the relay module.

5. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




6. Check for continuity between the No. 1 and No. 4 terminals of the A/C pressure switch.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 7.

NO - Go to step 16.

7. Reconnect the A/C pressure switch 4P connector.
8. Disconnect audio-HVAC display panel 22P connector.
9. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).




10. Measure the voltage between the No. 1 terminal of audio-HVAC display panel 22P connector and body ground.

Is there 5 V or more?

YES - Go to step 11.

NO - Repair open in the wire between the audio-HVAC display panel and the A/C pressure switch.

11. Turn the ignition switch OFF.




12. Measure the resistance between the No. 9 and No. 10 terminals of the audio-HVAC display panel 22P connector.

Is the resistance less than 24 kohm?

YES - Go to step 13.

NO - Repair cause of high resistance in the evaporator temperature circuit.

13. Reconnect the audio-HVAC display panel 22P connector.
14. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
15. Check the blower motor operation at several speeds.

Does the blower motor operate at all speeds?

YES - Check for loose wires or poor connections at the audio-HVAC display panel 22P connector and at the A/C pressure switch 4P connector. If the connections are good, substitute a known-good audio-HVAC display panel, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original front panel assembly.

NO - Repair the problem in the blower motor circuit.

16. Check for proper A/C system pressure.

Is the pressure within specifications?

YES - Replace the A/C pressure switch.

NO - Repair the A/C pressure problem.