P0530

DTC P0530

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the high side refrigerant pressure via an A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. The A/C refrigerant pressure sensor is a 3 wire piezoelectric pressure transducer. A 5-volt reference, low reference, and signal circuits enable the sensor to operate. The A/C pressure signal can be between 0-5 volts. When the A/C refrigerant pressure is low, the signal value is near 0 volts. When the A/C refrigerant pressure is high, the signal value is near 5 volts.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
- The PCM detects an A/C request.
- The PCM detects the A/C refrigerant pressure signal circuit is less than 5 counts (0.09 volt) or more than 250 counts (4.90 volt).

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
Any of the conditions for running the DTC are met for 20 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
- The PCM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
- The PCM stores the failure records.
- The A/C compressor clutch is disabled.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE DTC
- The DTC will become history if the PCM no longer detects a failure.
- The history DTC will clear after 40 fault-free ignition cycles.
- The DTC can be cleared with a scan tool.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
For an intermittent, refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagnostic Aids.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-2:

Steps 3-4:

Steps 5-8:

Steps 9-14:

Steps 15-17:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
4. Tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the low voltage range.
5. Tests for the proper operation of the circuit in the high voltage range. If the fuse in the jumper opens when you perform this test, the signal circuit is shorted to ground.
6. Tests for a short to voltage in the 5-volt reference circuit.
7. Tests for a high resistance or an open in the low reference circuit.