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Comp Solenoid Error Is Indicated

COMP Solenoid error is indicated: A Problem in the Variable Capacity Control Solenoid Valve Circuit

1. Clear the DTC by turning the ignition switch OFF and then ON (II).
2. Start the engine, and turn on the A/C.
3. Measure the voltage of the battery.

Is there 11.5 V or more?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Charge the battery or replace it.

4. Turn off the A/C, and stop the engine.
5. Clear the DTC by turning the ignition switch OFF and then ON (II).
6. Operate the climate control system in several modes.
7. Check for DTCs using the self-diagnostic.

Is DTC COMP solenoid error indicated?

YES - Go to step 8.

NO - Intermittent failure, check for loose wires or poor connections on the variable capacity control solenoid valve circuit.

8. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
9. Disconnect the climate control unit 40P connector.




10. Measure the resistance between the climate control unit 40P connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4.

'05 model: Is there about 10.6 ohms ?,
'06-07 models: Is there about 5.2 ohms ?

YES - Go to step 11.

NO - Go to step 14.




11. Check for continuity between body ground and the climate control unit 40P connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4 individually.

Is there continuity?

YES - Go to step 12.

NO - Substitute a known-good climate control unit, and recheck. If the symptom/indication goes away, replace the original climate control unit.

12. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch 3P connector.




13. Check for continuity between body ground and the climate control unit 40P connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4 individually.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short to body ground in the wire(s) between the climate control unit and the variable capacity control solenoid valve.

NO - The variable capacity control solenoid valve is faulty, replace the A/C compressor.

14. Disconnect the A/C compressor clutch 3P connector.




15. Check for continuity between the climate control unit 40P connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short in the wires between the climate control unit and the variable capacity control solenoid valve.

NO - Go to step 16.




16. Check for continuity between the given terminals of the climate control unit 40P connector and the A/C compressor clutch 3P connector.

Is there continuity?

YES - The variable capacity control solenoid valve is faulty, replace the A/C compressor.

NO - Repair open in the wire(s) between the climate control unit and the variable capacity control solenoid valve.