HVAC System - Automatic
DTC P0645
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0645
- A/C Clutch Relay Control Circuit
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit System Description
When the A/C switch is pressed, the HVAC control module grounds the A/C request signal circuit. This input will request the ECM to ground the A/C compressor clutch relay control circuit, which will switch the A/C CMPRSR CLUTCH relay on. With the relay contacts closed, battery voltage is supplied to the A/C compressor clutch assembly.
Diagnostic Aids
The following conditions must be met in order for the ECM to turn on the compressor clutch:
* Battery voltage is between 9-18 volts
* Engine coolant temperature (ECT) is less than 123°C (253°F)
* Engine speed is greater than 600 RPM
* Engine speed is less than 4,760 RPM
* A/C high side pressure is between 269-2929 kPa (39-425 psi) Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test
* Throttle position is less than 100 percent
* Evaporator temperature is greater than 0°C (32°F)
* ECM does not detect excessive torque load
* ECM does not detect insufficient idle quality
* The ambient temperature is above 1°C (34°F)
Conditions for Running the DTC
* The ignition voltage is between 11-18 volts.
* The engine speed is greater than 600 RPM.
* An A/C request is made.
Conditions for Setting the DTCs
The ECM detects an open on the control circuit of the A/C compressor clutch relay when commanded OFF with the engine in crank or run status.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The ECM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Failure Records data only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame data.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
A History DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
Circuit/System Verification
Engine running place the mode switch in the defrost position. The A/C compressor clutch should engage.
If the clutch does not engage refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) System Performance Test Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
Circuit/System Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the A/C Relay.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 86 and ground.
• If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit relay coil feed circuit terminal 85 and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or a open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and ignition circuit fuse is open, test all components connected to the ignition circuit and replace as necessary.
4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the relay B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or a open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and B+ circuit fuse is open, replace the A/C Clutch Relay.
5. Disconnect the harness connector at the A/C Clutch Coil.
6. Test for less than 1 ohm between the A/C Clutch Coil ground circuit terminal ground.
• If greater than 1 ohm, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
7. Connect the harness connector at the A/C Clutch Coil.
8. Connect a 10-amp fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and control circuit terminal 87 of the A/C Clutch Relay. Verify the A/C Clutch Relay is activated.
• If the A/C Clutch Relay does not activate, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the A/C Clutch Relay.
9. Connect a test lamp between the coil side of the A/C Clutch Relay ignition circuit terminal 85 and the control circuit terminal 86.
10. Command the A/C Relay output function ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
• If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
• If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage, or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
11. If all circuits test normal, replace the A/C Clutch Relay.
Component Testing
Relay Testing
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the A/C Relay.
2. Test for 137 ohms across the relay coil terminals.
• If the resistance is not close to the specified range, replace the relay.
3. Test for infinite resistance between switch side of the relay
• If less than infinite resistance, replace the relay
4. Install a 20-amp fused jumper wire between the relay coil side and 12 volts. Install a jumper wire between relay the coil side and ground. Measure for less than 2 ohms between the relay switch side.
• If greater than 2 ohms, replace the relay.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure. Verification Tests
* Compressor Replacement
* Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center)
* Compressor Clutch Assembly Replacement