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DEFINITION: A/C compressor clutch will not disengage when no A/C request has been made and no Powertrain DTCs are set.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check

2

  1. Disconnect the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector C2.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Does the A/C compressor clutch coil disengage?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Replace the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming (V6) or Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming (V8) in Engine Controls.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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4

  1. Disconnect the A/C CLU relay from the underhood accessory wiring junction block.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.

Does the A/C compressor clutch coil disengage?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector C2 still disconnected.
  3. A/C clutch relay still removed from the engine wiring harness junction block 2.
  4. Connect a DMM between the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector C2 terminal 39 and ground.
  5. Measure for continuity in the control circuit of the A/C compressor relay to ground.

Is the air conditioning compressor coil control relay output circuit continuous to ground?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair a short to ground in the control circuit of the A/C compressor relay between the engine wiring harness junction block 2 and the PCM connector C2. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 11

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7

Replace the A/C clutch relay. Refer to Compressor Relay Replacement in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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8

  1. Leave the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector C2 still disconnected.
  2. A/C clutch relay still removed from the engine wiring harness junction block 2.
  3. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch coil connector.
  4. Connect a DMM between the A/C compressor clutch coil connector terminal B and ground.
  5. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  6. Measure for voltage on the supply voltage circuit of the A/C compressor clutch.

Is voltage present on the supply voltage circuit of the A/C compressor clutch?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Repair a short to battery voltage in the supply voltage circuit of the A/C compressor clutch between the engine wiring harness junction block 2 and the A/C compressor clutch coil. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the A/C compressor clutch coil. Refer to Compressor Clutch Coil Removal (V5 - Conventional Mount) and Compressor Clutch Coil Install (V5 - Conventional Mount) (V6) or Compressor Clutch Coil Removal (V7 - Direct Mount) and Compressor Clutch Coil Install (V7 - Direct Mount) (V8).

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 11

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11

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3