Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage

HVAC COMPRESSOR CLUTCH DOES NOT ENGAGE

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
- A thermal switch that is located on the back of the compressor will open when compressor temperatures reach 155°C (311°F). When the thermal switch is open, supply voltage is removed from the A/C compressor clutch.
- The condition may be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagnostic Aids.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1 - 3:

Steps 4- 6:

Steps 7- 12:

Steps 13- 18:

Steps 19 - 26:

Steps 27 - 34:

Steps 35 - 38:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. 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.
3. Placing the mode switch in any position other than OFF, along with placing the air temperature control switch in a cold setting, activates A/C operation. For the purpose of this and future steps where A/C operation is necessary, bi-level mode is used for consistent testing.
6. The HVAC control module (IPM) is inoperative when the module does not respond to any operator control requests to enable the A/C compressor. The blower motor may still operate independent of the A/C controls.