P0645

DTC P0645, P0646, P0647, P1539, or P1546

Circuit Description

Ignition voltage is supplied directly to the A/C compressor clutch relay. The engine control module (ECM) controls the relay by grounding the A/C clutch relay control circuit via an internal solid state device called a driver. The primary function of the driver is to supply the ground for the component being controlled. The driver has a fault line which is monitored by the ECM. When the ECM is commanding a component ON, the voltage of the control circuit should be near 0 volts. When the ECM is commanding the control circuit to a component OFF, the voltage potential of the circuit should be near battery voltage. If the fault detection circuit senses a voltage other than what is expected, this DTC will set.

The ECM will monitor the control circuit for the following:

* A short to ground
* A short to voltage
* An open circuit
* An open relay coil
* An internally shorted or excessively low resistance relay coil

When the ECM detects any of the above malfunctions, this DTC is set and the affected driver is disabled.

DTC Descriptors

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:

* DTC P0645 Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Relay Control Circuit
* DTC P0646 Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Relay Control Circuit Low Voltage
* DTC P0647 Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Relay Control Circuit High Voltage
* DTC P1539 Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Feedback Circuit High Voltage
* DTC P1546 Air Conditioning (A/C) Clutch Feedback Circuit Open

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The ignition voltage is between 9-18 volts.
* The engine speed is more than 80 RPM.
* The ECM driver transitions from ON to OFF or from OFF to ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0645 or P1546

The ECM detects an open on the control circuit of the A/C compressor clutch relay.

P0646 or P1546

The ECM detects a short to ground on the control circuit of the A/C compressor clutch relay.

P0647 or P1539

The ECM detects a short to voltage on the control circuit of the A/C compressor clutch relay.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The ECM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
* 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.
* The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

Important: Be sure to verify that the ECM engine grounds are secure and clean.

If DTC P0645, P0646, P0647 cannot be duplicated, reviewing the Failure Records vehicle millage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.

If the condition is not present, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Diagnostic Aids. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

Test Description

Step 1 - Step 11:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. Listen for an audible click when the A/C compressor clutch relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
3. Tests for voltage at the coil side of the A/C compressor clutch relay. The 10-amp fuse supplies power to the coil side of the A/C compressor clutch relay.
4. Verifies that the ECM is providing ground to the A/C compressor clutch relay. If light always on circuit shorted to ground.
8. Tests for a short to voltage or an open.
10. If the A/C fuse is open ensure to test the A/C compressor clutch supply voltage circuit for short to ground.