Pinpoint Test B: DTC P0645

Climate Control System

Pinpoint Test B: DTC P0645

Normal Operation

Under normal operation, voltage is provided to the A/C clutch relay coil. When A/C is requested and A/C line pressures allow, a ground is provided to the A/C clutch relay coil from the PCM, energizing the A/C clutch relay.

- DTC P0645 (A/C Clutch Relay Control Circuit)- The DTC sets when the relay circuit is OFF and no voltage is detected on the relay circuit. The PCM expects to detect voltage coming through the relay coil to the relay circuit when it is not grounding it.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following:

- Wiring, terminals or connectors

- A/C clutch relay

- PCM

PINPOINT TEST B : DTC P0645

B1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY

- Ignition OFF.

- Disconnect: A/C Clutch Relay.

- Ignition ON.

- Measure the voltage between ground and the A/C clutch relay socket, circuit CBB46 (WH/BU).





Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?

Yes
CARRY OUT the A/C clutch relay component test. If the relay tests OK, GO to B2.

No
VERIFY Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuse 46 (15A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR circuit CBB46 (WH/BU) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation. If not OK, Refer to the Wiring Diagrams to identify the possible causes of the circuit short. Electrical Diagrams

B2 CHECK THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY COIL SWITCHED GROUND CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE

- Ignition OFF.

- Disconnect: For 3.7L, PCM C175B.

- Disconnect: For 3.5L, PCM C1381B.

- Ignition ON.

- 3.7L only





For 3.7L only, measure the voltage between ground and PCM C175B-18, circuit CH302 (WH/BN), harness side.

- 3.5L only





For 3.5L only, measure the voltage between ground and PCM C1381B-12, circuit CH302 (WH/BN), harness side.

Is any voltage present?

Yes
REPAIR circuit CH302 (WH/BN) for a short to voltage. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
GO to B3.

B3 CHECK THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY COIL SWITCHED GROUND CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND

- Ignition OFF.

- 3.7L only





For 3.7L only, measure the resistance between ground and PCM C175B-18, circuit CH302 (WH/BN), harness side.

- 3.5L only





For 3.5L only, measure the voltage resistance ground and PCM C1381B-12, circuit CH302 (WH/BN), harness side.

Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes
GO to B4.

No
REPAIR circuit CH302 (WH/BN) for a short to ground. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.

B4 CHECK THE A/C CLUTCH RELAY COIL SWITCHED GROUND CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN

- Ignition ON.

- 3.7L only





For 3.7L only, measure the resistance between A/C clutch relay socket, circuit CH302 (WH/BN) and PCM C175B-18, circuit CH302 (WH/BN), harness side.

- 3.5L only





For 3.5L only, measure the resistance between A/C clutch relay socket, circuit CH302 (WH/BN) and PCM C1381B-12, circuit CH302 (WH/BN), harness side.

Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes
GO to B5.

No
REPAIR circuit 321 (GY/WH) for an open. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.

B5 CHECK THE PCM CONNECTION

- Clear the DTCs.

- Disconnect all the PCM connectors.

- Check for:
- corrosion.
- pushed-out pins.
- incorrectly seated connector.


- Connect and correctly seat all the PCM connectors.

- Operate the system.

Does the concern return?

Yes
INSTALL a new PCM. TEST the system for normal operation.

No
The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.