A/C Compressor Clutch Circuit Troubleshooting

  1. Connect the ECM connector A (49P) terminal No. 15 or ECM connector A (44P) terminal No. 14 to body ground with a jumper wire.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Does the A/C compressor click?
YES -
Check for loose wires or poor connections at ECM connector A (49P) or ECM conecotr A (44P). If the connections are good, check the ECM grounds. If the grounds are good, substitute a known-good ECM, L13Z1 engine, R18A2 engine, K20Z4 engine, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original ECM, L13Z1 engine, R18A2 engine, K20Z4 engine. ■
NO -
Repair open in the wire between the A/C compressor clutch relay and the ECM.■
  1. Disconnect the jumper wire.
  1. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch 1P connector.