Ignition voltage is supplied directly to the A/C compressor clutch relay. The engine control module (ECM) controls the relay by grounding the A/C clutch relay control circuit.

The ECM detects an open on the control circuit of the A/C compressor clutch relay when commanded off with the engine in crank or run status.

The ECM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as failure records data only. This information will not be stored as freeze frame data.

A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.

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HVAC Schematics

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Description and Operation

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Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Ignition ON, with the engine OFF, command the A/C Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. Feel/listen for the A/C relay to click.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the A/C CLTCH relay.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 86 and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.

3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 85 and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

4. Connect a test lamp between the ignition circuit terminal 85 and the control circuit terminal 86.
5. Command the A/C relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

⇒	If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

⇒	If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the A/C CLTCH relay.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the A/C CLTCH relay.
2. Test for 60-180 ohms between terminals 85 and 86.

⇒	If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the relay.

3. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:

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30 and 86

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30 and 87

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30 and 85

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85 and 87

⇒	If not the specified value, replace the relay.

4. Install a 30-amp fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 volts. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground. Test for less than 2 ohms between terminals 30 and 87.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, replace the relay.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.