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CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The A/C switch is a momentary switch that returns to the rest position after it is pressed to the ON or OFF position. When it is pressed to the ON position, it supplies voltage to the A/C compressor refrigerant pressure switch. The pressure switch is a normally closed switch when the pressure in the refrigerant line is approximately 180 kPa (36 psi). With the pressure switch closed, voltage is supplied to the Engine Control Module (ECM) at terminal 15. When the ECM receives this signal, it grounds the A/C compressor relay coil which energizes the relay closing the relay contacts. Voltage is now supplied to the A/C compressor clutch coil which energizes allowing the compressor to engage.

The heater and A/C control monitors the ECM when it energizes or de-energizes the A/C compressor relay coil. The heater and A/C control monitors the circuit at terminal 9 connector C1. This circuit is in parallel with the control side of the relay coil.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
^ The heater and A/C control monitors the request circuit for a short to ground every 40 ms on a continuous basis.
^ The request circuit stays at or near zero volts.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The heater and A/C control stores a DTC 36 in memory.
^ The heater and A/C control internally disables the output.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
^ The conditions for the fault are no longer present.
^ Using a scan tool.
^ A history DTC will clear after 20 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the fault is no longer present.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ If the DTC is a history or an intermittent. Try to perform the test shown while "wiggling" wiring harnesses and connectors, this often can cause the malfunction to appear.
^ When moving related harnesses and harness connectors, visually/physically inspect wiring and connectors for the following:

- Wire insulation that is rubbed through causing an intermittent short.
- Wiring broken inside the insulation.
- Poor mating of the connector halves or a terminal not fully seated in the connector body (backed out).
- Improperly formed or damaged terminals. All connector terminals in the related circuits should be carefully reformed or replaced to insure proper contact tension.
- Poor terminal to wire connection. Inspect for poor crimps, crimping over wire insulation rather than the wire.

^ Check the power and ground circuits before replacing the heater and A/C control.

TEST DESCRIPTION
The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.

2. This test checks the further point of the circuits and determines if the circuit is complete.

4. Determines on which side the suspected grounded circuit exists.