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6E–66 6VE1 3.5 ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS A/C Clutch Diagnosis This chart should be used for diagnosing the electrical Test Description IMPORTANT: Do not engage the A/C compressor clutch with the engine running if an A/C mode is not 3. This a test determine is the problem is with the refrigerant system. If the switch is open, A/C 4. Although the normal complaint will be the A/C clutch failing to engage, it is possible for a short circuit to 7. There is an extremely low probability that both relays will fail at the same time, so the substitution process A/C Clutch Control Circuit Diagnosis
Step Action Value(s) Yes No 1 Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check” — Go to Step 2 Go to OBD System Check 2 Are any other DTCs stored? — Go to the other DTC chart(s) first Go to Step 3 3 1. Disconnect the electrical connector at the pressure switch located on the receiver/drier. 2. Use an ohmmeter to check continuity across the pressure switch. Is the pressure switch open? — Go to Air Conditioning to diagnose the cause of the open switch Go to Step 4 4 IMPORTANT: Before continuing with the diagnosis, the D The intake air temperature must be greater than ° C. (60 ° F). D The engine coolant temperature must be less ° C (246 ° F). 1. A/C “OFF”. Is the A/C compressor clutch engaged even though — Go to Step 37 Go to Step 5 5 1. Idle the engine. Is the A/C compressor magnetic clutch engaged? — Check the Procedure Refer to Diagnostic Aids Go to Step 6 6 1. Engine idling. (Refer to the Miscellaneous test) Does the tool “A/C Request” display indicate “Yes”? — Go to Step 26 Go to Step 7 |