P0646

DTC P0645, P0646, or P0647

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview)provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
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

Diagnostic Fault Information





Circuit/System 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.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The ignition voltage is between 11.0-18.0 volts.
* The engine speed is less than 600 RPM.
* The A/C is commanded from ON to OFF or from OFF to ON.

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.

Reference Information
Schematic Reference

HVAC Schematics (Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Description and Operation

Manual HVAC Description and Operation (HVAC - Manual)
Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Connector Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)
* Wiring Repairs (Component Tests and General Diagnostics)

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, with the engine OFF, command the A/C Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. Feel/listen for the A/C relay to click.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the A/C Clutch 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 terminal 85 and ground.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.

4. Connect a test lamp between the ignition circuit terminal 85 and the control circuit terminal 86.
5. Command the A/C relay 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.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the A/C Clutch relay.

Component Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the A/C Clutch relay.
2. Test for 60-180 ohms between terminals 85 and 86.

• If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the relay.

3. Test for infinite resistance between the following terminals:

* 30 and 86
* 30 and 87
* 30 and 85
* 85 and 87

• If not the specified value, replace the relay.

4. Install a 30-amp fused jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and 12 volts. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and ground. Test for less than 2 ohms between terminals 30 and 87.

• If greater than the specified range, replace the relay.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.

* Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) (Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness))Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) (Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center))
* Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement (Service and Repair)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning)for ECM replacement, setup, and programming