NO.24 A/C IS ALWAYS ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY [ZJ, Z6]


24	A/C IS ALWAYS ON OR A/C COMPRESSOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY.
DESCRIPTION	The A/C compressor magnetic clutch does not disengage.
POSSIBLE CAUSE	• Stuck engagement A/C compressor magnetic clutch • A/C relay is stuck closed. • Short to GND in wiring harness between A/C switch and PCM • Short to GND in wiring harness between A/C relay and PCM • Short to battery power in A/C relay to magnetic clutch circuit shorted to battery power


STEP	INSPECTION	RESULTS	ACTION
1	Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2. Retrieve any continuous memory, KOEO and KOER DTCs using WDS or equivalent. Are there any DTCs displayed?	Yes	DTC is displayed: Go to the appropriate DTC inspection. (See DTC TABLE [ZJ, Z6].)
1		No	No DTC is displayed: Go to the next step.
2	Start the engine and idle it. Turn the A/C switch on. Remove the A/C relay. Does the A/C magnetic clutch disengage?	Yes	Inspect for the following: • A/C relay is stuck closed. • Short to GND in wiring harness between A/C relay and PCM terminal 1AL. If both items normal, go to the next step.
2		No	Inspect if circuit between the A/C relay and the magnetic clutch shorts to battery power circuit. • If circuit is normal, inspect the magnetic clutch stuck engagement or clearance.
3	Connect the WDS or equivalent to the DLC-2. Access AC_REQ PID. Start the engine and turn the A/C switch on. Read AC_REQ PID while disconnecting the refrigerant pressure switch connector. Note • AC_REQ PID should read Off when disconnecting connector. If AC_REQ PID remains On, short to GND may be present. Does AC_REQ PID remain On?	Yes	Inspect for short to GND in wiring harness between the refrigerant pressure switch and the PCM terminal 1Q.
3		No	Go to the next step.
4	Reconnect the refrigerant pressure switch connector. Read AC_REQ PID while turning off the A/C switch. Note • AC_REQ PID should read Off when turning A/C switch off. If AC_REQ PID remains On, short to GND may be present. Does AC_REQ PID remain On?	Yes	Inspect following: • Short to GND in wiring harness between A/C switch and A/C amplifier • Short to GND in wiring harness between A/C amplifier and refrigerant pressure switch
4		No	Inspect for stuck closed the A/C switch.
5	Verify test results. • If normal, return to diagnostic index to service any additional symptoms. (See ENGINE SYMPTOM TROUBLESHOOTING [ZJ, Z6].) • If malfunction remains, inspect related Service information perform repair or diagnosis. - If vehicle repaired, troubleshooting completed. - If vehicle not repaired or additional diagnostic information not available, replace the PCM. (See INTAKE-AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [ZJ, Z6].)