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A/C

A/C

Symptom of fault

The A/C compressor clutch does not engage.

Conditions

No diagnostic trouble codes.

For the Trionic system to activate the A/C compressor, the engine must have been started and the pressure sensor and throttle position sensor must be in perfect working order.

Functions/Definitions

Information to the effect that the compressor is to be engaged ("A/C IN") is received by the Trionic control module on pin 59. The control module prepares for this imminent load increase by opening the idle air control valve slightly. Via pin 54 the Trionic control module then grounds the A/C relay, which in its turn controls the A/C compressor ("A/C OUT" or "A/C RELAY")

Diagnostic procedure

1. Check the A/C request ("AC IN")




- Connect an ISAT scan tool.



- Start the engine.



- Contact the Trionic system.



- Select "READ ON/OFF".



- Select "A/C IN".



- Activate the compressor from the dashboard:

Manual A/C: fan ON and A/C button depressed.

ACC: select AUTO. Note that the antifrost thermostat periodically breaks the signal between the ICE and the Trionic system.


The ISAT scan tool should show "ON" and engine speed should increase slightly.

Conditions fulfilled?

yes

Continue with point 2.


no

The fault is situated before the Trionic system (between the A/C button or ACC control module and pin 59). Continue fault diagnosis as described in Service Manual 8:3 "Climate control system, ACC" and Service Manual 3:2 "Electrical system, A/C-ACC".


Note

If the engine coolant temperature is too high or in the event of an incorrect engine coolant temperature sensor signal to the ICE, the ICE will break the A/C circuit.


2. Check the A/C relay ("AC OUT")



- Engine switched off.



- Ignition switch in ON position.



- Select "ACTIVATE".



- Select "A/C RELAY".


The A/C relay and the compressor clutch should now both be heard.

Conditions fulfilled?

yes

No electrical fault present.


no

The fault is probably after Trionic (i.e. between pin 54 and the compressor). Continue fault diagnosis as described in Service Manual 8:3 "Climate control system, ACC". If no fault can be found, continue as described on .