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Pinpoint Test L : The A/C (Air Conditioning) Is Always On - A/C (Air Conditioning) Mode Always Commanded On: Notes

Refer to Manual Climate Control System for schematic and connector information.

Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

Control System LogicREFER to: Climate Control System - Vehicles With: Electronic Manual Temperature Control (EMTC) - System Operation and Component Description .

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
5-2 A/C Select Drive Circuit/Performance This DTC sets when any of the following occur during a HVAC control module self-test:
The module senses ground on the A/C request circuit when the circuit is not grounded by the HVAC control module, indicating a short directly to ground.
The module senses voltage on the A/C request circuit when the circuit is grounded by the HVAC control module, indicating a short directly to voltage.
The module senses no voltage on the A/C request circuit when the relay is not grounded by the HVAC control module, indicating an open.

DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

DTC Description Fault Trigger Conditions
P1464 A/C Demand Out Of Self Test Range This DTC sets when the PCM senses an A/C request during a PCM self-test.

Possible Sources