NO.23 A/C DOES NOT WORK SUFFICIENTLY [AJ] (VIN: JMZ LW19J7*# 300001-, JM0 LW10J300 300001-301405, JM6 LW10J300 300001-, JM8 LW28J**# 300001-301513)


BME010300103228

23

A/C does not work sufficiently.

DESCRIPTION

• A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not engage when A/C switch is turned on.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

• Improper refrigerant charging amount
• Open A/C magnetic clutch
• Open circuit between A/C relay and A/C magnetic clutch
• Poor GND of A/C magnetic clutch
• Refrigerant pressure switch is stuck open.
• A/C relay is stuck open.
• Seized A/C compressor
• Open circuit between A/C switch and PCM through both refrigerant pressure switch and A/C amplifier

Diagnostic procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
• Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
• Retrieve any DTCs.
• Is "PASSED" displayed?
Yes
No DTC is displayed:
• Go to the next step.
No
DTC is displayed:
• Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
2
• Disconnect the A/C compressor connector.
• Start the engine and turn the A/C switch on.
• Is there correct voltage at terminal of the A/C magnetic clutch connector?

Specification

Above 10.5 V

Yes
Inspect for GND condition of the magnetic clutch on A/C compressor.
• If GND condition is normal, inspect for open circuit of the magnetic clutch coil.
No
Go to the next step.
3
• Disconnect the refrigerant pressure switch connector.
• Connect a jumper wire between terminals B and C (high and low pressure side) of the refrigerant pressure switch connector.
• Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (Engine off).
• Turn the A/C switch on and set the blower fan at any speed.
• Does the A/C work?
Yes
Inspect the refrigerant pressure switch operation.
• If the operation is normal, go to the next step.
No
Inspect for the following:
• A/C switch is stuck open.
• Open circuit between refrigerant pressure switch and PCM terminal 41
• Open circuit of blower motor fan switch and resistor (if blower motor does not operate)
• Inspect evaporator temperature sensor and A/C amplifier.
4
• Remove a jumper wire from the switch connector.
• Reconnect the connector to the refrigerant pressure switch.
• Start the engine and turn the A/C switch on.
• Does the fan operate?
Yes
Inspect for the following:
• A/C relay is stuck open.
• Open circuit between A/C relay and PCM terminal 69
No
Inspect the following and repair or replace if necessary:
• Refrigerant charging amount
• A/C compressor for being seized.
5
• Verify test results.
- If normal, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms.
- If malfunction remains, inspect related Service Information and perform repair or diagnosis.
• If vehicle is repaired, troubleshooting completed.
• If vehicle is not repaired or additional diagnostic information is not available, replace or reprogram the PCM.