The ECM/PCM(Engine Control Module) receives pressure signal in the A/C refrigerant high pressure side from the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. This input indicates how much load the A/C compressor is putting on the engine and is one of the factors used by the ECM/PCM in order to determine the idle air control position for the idle speed. The circuits consist of a 5V reference and a ground, both provided by the ECM/PCM, and a signal from the sensor. The signal is a voltage which is proportional to the A/C pressure from 0 to 5V. Low pressure produces a low voltage signal and high pressure a high-voltage signal.
If signal is below 0.331V under detecting condition, ECM/PCM sets P0532.
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible cause |
DTC Strategy |
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Signal check, low | 1. Poor connection 2. Open in power circuit 3. Open or short to ground in signal circuit 4. Faulty A/C pressure sensor 5. Faulty ECM/PCM |
EnableConditions |
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- | |
Threshold value |
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Sensor output voltage <0.331V | |
Diagnosis Time |
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Continuous | |
MIL On Condition |
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No MIL |
Fig.1) Normal waveforms of A/C pressure sensor during the time from turning on A/C switch to turning off A/C switch.
