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Diagnostic Test

  1. DTC IS ACTIVE 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. With the scan tool, Clear DTCs in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    3. With the scan tool, actuate the A/C Compressor Clutch Relay Control State.
    4. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.

      Is the status Active for this DTC?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. A/C CLUTCH CONTROL OPERATION 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the C5 TIPM harness connector.
    3. With the scan tool, actuate the A/C Compressor Clutch Control State control to the ON position.
    4. Using a 12 volt test light connected to 12 volts, check the (C13) A/C Clutch Control circuit in the C5 TIPM harness connector.
      NOTE: If the DTC is active, the actuation test may not be allowed by the PCM. If may be necessary to clear the DTCs before starting the actuation.
      NOTE: The test light should be illuminated and bright. Compare the brightness to that of a direct connection to the battery.

      Is the test light illuminated and bright?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. (C13) A/C CLUTCH CONTROL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Disconnect the C3 PCM harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (C13) A/C Clutch Control circuit in the C5 TIPM harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  4
  4. (C13) A/C CLUTCH CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    1. Measure the resistance of the (C13) A/C Clutch Control circuit between the C5 TIPM harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  5

      No 

  5. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the C5 TIPM harness connector and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No