DTC 36 A/C Request Signal Voltage Low 2nd Design
Circuit Description
When the A/C button is pressed ON, battery voltage is supplied to terminal 2 of the A/C compressor refrigerant pressure switch. The A/C pressure switch is closed when the pressure in the refrigerant line is approximately 180 KPa (36 psi). With the pressure switch closed, battery voltage is supplied to terminal 58 connector C2 of the Engine Control Module (ECM). After receiving the A/C request input, the ECM grounds the A/C compressor relay coil which energizes the relay closing the relay contacts. With the relay contacts closed, the circuit is completed allowing battery voltage to be applied to the A/C compressor clutch coil. The A/C compressor clutch coil energizes and the compressor clutch will now engage.
The heater and A/C control monitors the ECM when it energizes or de-energizes the A/C compressor relay coil. The heater and A/C control monitors the circuit at terminal 9 connector C1. This circuit is in parallel with the control side of the relay coil.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The heater and A/C control monitors the request circuit for a short to ground every 40 ms on a continuous basis. |
| • | The request circuit stays at or near zero volts. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The heater and A/C control stores a DTC 36 in memory. |
| • | The heater and A/C control internally disables the output. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The conditions for the fault are no longer present. |
| • | Using a scan tool. |
| • | A history DTC will clear after 20 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the fault is no longer present. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | If the DTC is a history or an intermittent. Try to perform the test shown while moving wiring harnesses and connectors, this often can cause the malfunction to appear. |
| • | When moving related harnesses and harness connectors, visually/physically inspect wiring and connectors for the following: |
| - | Wire insulation that is rubbed through causing an intermittent short. |
| - | Wiring broken inside the insulation. |
| - | Poor mating of the connector halves or a terminal not fully seated in the connector body (backed out) |
| - | Improperly formed or damaged terminals. All connector terminals in the related circuits should be carefully reformed or replaced to insure proper contact tension. |
| - | Poor terminal to wire connection. Inspect for poor crimps, crimping over wire insulation rather than the wire. |
| • | Check the power and ground circuits before replacing the heater and A/C control. |
Test Description
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
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This test checks the furthest point of the circuits and determines if the circuit is complete.
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Determines on which side the suspected grounded circuit exists.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Compressor Controls System Check performed? | |||
Does the voltage measure near the specified value? | 12 V | |||
3 | Problem may be intermittent. Move related harnesses and harness connectors while monitoring the DMM. Refer to Diagnostic Aids. Was a problem found and repaired? | -- | ||
Does the voltage measure near the specified value? | 12 V | |||
5 |
Is a current DTC 36 set? | -- | ||
6 |
Does the resistance measure near the specified value? | OL | ||
7 |
Does the resistance measure near the specified value? | OL | ||
8 | Replace and program the heater and A/C control. For the programming procedure, refer to Control Assembly Replacement . Is the replacement and programming complete? | -- | -- | |
9 | Locate and repair the short to ground in the circuit between the harness connector terminal 1 and ECM connector terminal 15. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |
10 | Locate and repair the short to ground in the circuit between connector C1 terminal 10 and harness connector terminal 2. Is the repair complete? | -- | -- | |
11 | Replace the A/C compressor refrigerant switch. Refer to Pressure Cycling Switch Replacement Is the replacement complete? | -- | -- |
