A/C pressure transducer consists of piezoelectric element and it detects aircon refrigerant pressure. Piezoeletric type is more advantageous to obtain linear data of pressure than existing switch type. Thus, optimum control of aircon compressor and fan is realized and improved fuel efficiency follows with it.
P0532 is set when the voltage below 180mV - minimum voltage of A/C pressure transducer signal - is detected for more than 0.6 sec.. This code is due to open in power circuit or short to ground in signal circuit of A/C pressure transducer..
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause | ||
DTC Strategy | ● Voltage monitoring | ● A/C pressure transducer circuit ● A/C pressure transducer component | ||
Enable Conditions | ● IG KEY "ON" | |||
Threshold Value | ● When output voltage is below the minimum value (below 180mV) | |||
Diagnostic Time | ● 600ms | |||
Fail Safe | Fuel cut | NO | ||
EGR Off | NO | |||
Fuel Limit | NO | |||
Check Lamp | NO | |||
Fig.1) Waveform of A/C pressure transducer in accordance with aircon operation.(aircon compressor operation)
Output signal(voltage) changes in accordance with the amount of refrigerant and the change of weather. Check if normal pressure change occurs in accordance with aircon compressor operation at normal pressure range shown in "Specification".
Connect GDS to Data Link Cable (DLC).
Warm engine up to normal operating temperature.
Turn "OFF" electrical devices and A/C.
Monitor " A/C PRESSURE SENSOR " parameter on the GDS.
Specification : A/C "OFF" : 1200mV~1500mV
A/C " ON" : 1500mV~ 2400mV
Fig 1) Data at idle and aircon "OFF", Aircon pressure sensor output voltage is 1300mV.
Fig 2) Data at idle and aircon "ON". Aircon pressure sensor output voltage increases as aircon compressor operates.
Electrical systems consist of a lot of harness and connectors, poor connection of terminals can cause various problems and damge of component.
Perform checking procedure as follows.
Check damage of harness and terminals : Check terminals for contact resistance, corrosion and deformation.
Check connecting condition of ECM and component connector : Check terminal seperation, damage of locking device and connecting condition between terminal and wiring.
Disconnect the pin which requires checking at male connector and insert it to the terminal at female connector for checking connecting condition. ( after checking, reconnect the pin at correct position. )
Is the problem found?
 | ▶ Repair the trouble causing part and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair". |
 | ▶ Go to "Power Circuit Inspection". |
IG KEY "OFF", ENGINE "OFF".
Disconnect A/C pressure transducer connector.
IG KEY "ON".
Measure the voltage between power terminal of A/C pressure transducer harness connetor and chassis ground.
Specification : 4.8V~5.1V
Is the measured voltage within the specification ?
| ▶ Go to "Signal Circuit Inspection". |
| ▶ Repair open in power circuit of A/C pressure transducer and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair". |
Check signal circuit voltage
IG KEY "OFF", ENGINE "OFF".
Disconnect A/C pressure transducer connector.
IG KEY "ON".
Measure the voltage between signal terminal of A/C pressure transducer harness connetor and chassis ground.
Secification : 4.8V~5.1V
Is the measured voltage within the specification?
| ▶ Go to "Component Inspection". |
| ▶ Repair short to ground in signal circuit and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair". |
Aircon pressure sensor visual inspection
IG KEY "OFF", ENGINE "OFF".
Disconnect A/C pressure transducer connector.
Check if corrosion and contamination at aircon pressure sensor terminal is detected.
Check aircon pressure sensor connecting torque and aircon refrigerant leakage.
Does any problem is detected at aircon pressure sensor?
| ▶ Replace aircon pressure sensor and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair". |
| ▶ Go to "2. Check A/C pressure transducer waveform " as follows. |
Check A/C pressure transducer waveform
IG KEY "OFF", ENGINE "OFF".
Connect A/C pressure transducer connector.
Connect oscilloscope to A/C pressure transducer connector terminal 2.
Monitor aircon pressure sensor waveform at idle as turning Aircon "ON".
Specification : Refer to "Siganl waveform & data"
Is A/C pressure transducer waveform outputted correctly?
| ▶ Go to "Verification of Vehicle Rapair". |
| ▶ Replace A/C pressure transducer and go to "Verification of Vehicle Rapair". |
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault is corrected.
After connecting GDS select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode to and then clear DTC.
Drive the vehicle within DTC Enable conditions in General information.
After selecting "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode and check DTC is recorded again.
Are any DTCs recorded ?
| ▶ Go to the DTC guide of recorded NO. in GDS. |
| ▶ System operates within specification. |
