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T8 / P0532 00

Read the instructions below then start the fault diagnostic procedure.

Symptom: No cooling. No A/C function.

  P0532 00


A/C Pressure Sensor Circuit, Open/Short to Ground

Fault symptom

No cooling.

No A/C function.

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:

Continuous

Enable criteria:

Battery voltage must be between 11 - 16 V.
Engine running.
Outdoor temperature higher than -7°C.

Fault criteria:

When input voltage is below 0.25 V for more than 1 s.

Dependent:

None

System reaction to a fault:

The control module deactivates the output to the A/C relay.

OK report:

Fault criteria NOT fulfilled for 2 s.

Fault handling:

Type III without Check Engine.
(See section Fault handling III, "Other emission-related components and functions" for more information.)

Checking the wiring harness

Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help

Diagnosis regards:

Electrical fault in connecting leads or component.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Test value:
A/C Pressure
(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)