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HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage GAS

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important:: Before performing the following diagnostic check and repair any DTC's found stored within the VCM. Refer to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (5.7L) or Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (7.4L) in Engine Controls.

1

Perform the Cooling Insufficient - A/C Inoperative Diagnosis. Refer to Cooling Insufficient - Air Conditioning (A/C) Inoperative .

Is the problem corrected?

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Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Disconnect C3 from the Vehicle Control Module (VCM).
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between cavity 1 of VCM C3 and ground.
  3. Turn the Ignition Switch to the Run position.
  4. Listen for an audible click from the A/C Compressor Clutch.

Does the clutch click?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Remove the A/C Compressor Clutch Relay.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between cavity B4 and A6 of the relay socket.

Does the clutch click?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

  1. Disconnect C3 from the VCM.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between cavity A4 and B6 of the relay socket.
  3. Connect DMM (volts) between cavity 1 of VCM C3 and ground.
  4. Turn the Ignition Switch to the Run position.

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Replace the A/C Compressor Clutch Relay.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

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6

Locate and repair the open in the circuit(s) between the Underhood Fuse Block pin G8 and cavity 1 of VCM C3. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

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7

  1. Disconnect the A/C Compressor Clutch connector.
  2. Connect a DMM (continuity) between cavity A of the clutch connector and ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Locate and repair the open in CKT 150 (BLK) between the compressor clutch and ground G105. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

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9

  1. Connect a fused jumper wire between cavity B4 and A6 of the relay socket.
  2. Connect a DMM (volts) between cavity A and B of the clutch connector.

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Locate and repair the open in the circuit(s) between the Underhood Fuse Block pin L12 and cavity B of the Compressor Clutch connector. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

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11

  1. Remove the fused jumper wiring between cavity B4 and A6 of the relay socket.
  2. Connect a DMM (continuity) between cavity A and B of the clutch connector.
  3. Reverse the leads between cavity A and B of the connector.

Is continuity present in one direction only?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12

Replace the diode located within the A/C Compressor Clutch Harness. Refer to Splicing Inline Harness Diodes in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

--

13

Replace the A/C Compressor Clutch. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

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14

  1. Connect a DMM (volts) between cavity 25 of VCM C3 and ground.
  2. Turn the Ignition Switch to the Run position.
  3. Rotate the Front Blower Switch to any of the speed positions.
  4. Push in the A/C Button.

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 18

15

  1. Disconnect the A/C Cycling Evaporator/Clutch Switch.
  2. Connect a jumper wire between cavities A and B of the connector.
  3. Connect a DMM (continuity) between cavity 30 of VCM C3 and ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

16

Locate and repair the open in the circuit(s) between cavity 25 of VCM C3 and grounds G103 and G104. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

--

17

Replace the A/C Cycling Evaporator/Clutch Switch. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) High Pressure Cut-Out Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

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18

  1. Disconnect the A/C High Pressure Switch connector.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between cavities B and A of the A/C High Pressure Switch connector.
  3. Connect a DMM (volts) between cavity 25 of VCM C3 and ground.
  4. Turn the Ignition Switch to the Run position.
  5. Rotate the Front Blower Switch to any of the speed positions.
  6. Push in the A/C Button.

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 20

19

Replace the A/C High Pressure Switch. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) High Pressure Cut-Out Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

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20

  1. Disconnect the HVAC Control Module C3.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between cavities 5 and 10 of the HVAC Control Module C3.
  3. Connect a DMM (volts) between cavity 25 of VCM C3 and ground.
  4. Turn the Ignition Switch to the Run position.
  5. Rotate the Front Blower Switch to any of the speed positions.
  6. Push in the A/C Button.

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 22

21

Replace the HVAC Control Module. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

--

22

Locate and repair the open in the circuit(s) between cavity 25 of VCM C3 and pin N5 of the IP Fuse Block. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

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HVAC Compressor Clutch Does Not Engage DIESEL

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Important:: Before performing the following diagnostic check and repair any DTC's found stored within the PCM. Refer to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check (6.5L) in Engine Controls.

1

Perform the Cooling Insufficient - A/C Inoperative Diagnosis. Refer to Cooling Insufficient - Air Conditioning (A/C) Inoperative .

Is the problem corrected?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Disconnect C3 from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between cavity D5 of VCM C3 and ground.
  3. Turn the Ignition Switch to the Run position.
  4. Listen for an audible click from the A/C Compressor Clutch.

Does the clutch click?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Remove the A/C Compressor Clutch Relay.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between cavity B4 and A6 of the relay socket.

Does the clutch click?

--

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

  1. Disconnect C3 from PCM.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between cavity A4 and B6 of the relay socket.
  3. Connect a DMM (volts) between cavity D5 of PCM C3 and ground.
  4. Turn the Ignition Switch to the Run position.

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Replace the A/C Compressor Clutch Relay.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

--

6

Locate and repair the open in the circuit(s) between the Underhood Fuse Block pin G8 and cavity D5 of PCM C3. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

--

7

  1. Disconnect the A/C Compressor Clutch connector.
  2. Connect a DMM (continuity) between cavity A of the clutch connector and ground.

Is continuity present?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Locate and repair the open in CKT 150 (BLK) between the compressor clutch and ground G105. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

--

9

  1. Connect a fused jumper wire between cavity B4 and A6 of the relay socket.
  2. Connect a DMM (volts) between cavity A and B of the clutch connector.

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Locate and repair the open in the circuit(s) between the Underhood Fuse Block pin L12 and cavity B of the Compressor Clutch connector. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

--

11

  1. Remove the fused jumper wire between cavity B4 and A6 of the relay socket.
  2. Connect a DMM (continuity) between cavity A and B of the clutch connector.
  3. Reverse the leads between cavity A and B of the connector.

Is continuity present in one direction only?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12

Replace the diode located within the A/C Compressor Clutch Harness. Refer to Splicing Inline Harness Diodes in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

--

13

Replace the A/C Compressor Clutch. Refer to Compressor Clutch Plate/Hub Assembly Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

--

14

  1. Disconnect the A/C Compressor Cycling Switch.
  2. Connect a jumper wire between cavities A and B of the connector.
  3. Connect a DMM (volts) between cavity C2 of PCM C1 and ground.
  4. Turn the Ignition Switch to the Run position.
  5. Rotate the Front Blower Switch to any of the speed positions.
  6. Push in the A/C Button.

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Replace the A/C Compressor Cycling Evaporator Switch. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) High Pressure Cut-Out Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

--

16

  1. Disconnect the A/C High Pressure Switch connector.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between cavities B and A of the A/C High Pressure Switch connector.
  3. Connect a DMM (volts) between cavity C2 of PCM C1 and ground.
  4. Turn the Ignition Switch to the Run position.
  5. Rotate the Front Blower Switch to any of the speed positions.
  6. Push in the A/C Button.

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 18

17

Replace the A/C High Pressure Switch. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) High Pressure Cut-Out Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

--

18

  1. Disconnect the HVAC Control Module C3.
  2. Connect a fused jumper wire between cavities 5 and 10 of the HVAC Control Module C3.
  3. Connect a DMM (volts) between cavity C2 of PCM C1 and ground.
  4. Turn the Ignition Switch to the Run position.
  5. Rotate the Front Blower Switch to any of the speed positions.
  6. Push in the A/C Button.

Is battery voltage present?

--

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 20

19

Replace the HVAC Control Module. Refer to Control Assembly Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

--

20

Locate and repair the open in the circuit(s) between cavity C2 of PCM C1 and pin N5 of the IP Fuse Block. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to HVAC Compressor Controls System Check

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