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P0645




DTC P0645, P0646, or P0647

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0645
- Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Clutch Relay Control Circuit

DTC P0646
- Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Clutch Relay Control Circuit Low Voltage

DTC P0647
- Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor Clutch Relay Control Circuit High Voltage

Diagnostic Fault Information






Circuit/System Description

When the A/C switch is pressed, the HVAC control module sends an A/C request message to the engine control module (ECM) via serial data. The ECM then grounds the A/C compressor clutch relay coil control circuit, closing the relay contacts. The closed relay contacts provide voltage to the compressor clutch causing it to engage.

Conditions for Running the DTC

* Engine is running.

* The HVAC control module is ON.

* The A/C switch is active.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0645 or P0646

The ECM detects a short to ground or an open at the A/C compressor clutch relay control circuit.

P0647

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

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

P0645 or P0646

The A/C compressor is inoperative or always active. The A/C compressor solenoid is commanded to 0% displacement. This causes warm air from the ducts, even with unwanted clutch engagement.

P0647

The A/C compressor is inoperative.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

HVAC Schematics Electrical Diagrams

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views Fuel Pump and Level Sensor Assembly

Description and Operation

Automatic HVAC Description and Operation HVAC - Automatic

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing Circuit Testing

* Connector Repairs Connector Repairs

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

* Wiring Repairs Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR29 A/C compressor clutch relay, ignition ON.

2. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and ground.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is good

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the B+ circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

• If less than 2 ohms, verify the fuse is not open and there is voltage at the fuse.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate and the circuit fuse is open

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Test for infinite resistance between the B+ circuit and ground.

• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

• If infinite resistance,

3. Disconnect the harness connector at the Q2 A/C compressor clutch.

4. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.

• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

• If infinite resistance, test or replace the Q2 A/C compressor clutch.

• If the test lamp illuminates

3. Ignition ON.

4. Verify a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 86 and ground.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate
Replace the X50A underhood fuse block.

• If the test lamp illuminates

5. Connect a test lamp between the ignition circuit terminal 86 and the control circuit terminal 85.

6. Verify the test lamp turns ON and OFF when commanding the Engine Control Module A/C Compressor Clutch Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool.

• If the test lamp is always OFF

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 engine control module, ignition ON.

2. Test for less than 1 V between the control circuit and ground.

• If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

• If less than 1 V

3. Ignition OFF.

4. Test for less than 2 ohms in the control circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

• If less than 2 ohms, replace the K20 engine control module.

• If the test lamp is always ON

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 engine control module,

2. Test for infinite resistance between the control circuit and ground.

• If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.

• If infinite resistance, replace the K20 engine control module.

• If the test lamp turns ON and OFF

7. Verify a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal 87 and ground.

• If the test lamp illuminates
Repair the short to voltage on the circuit.

• If the test lamp does not illuminate

8. Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Q2 A/C compressor clutch. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to power down.

9. Test for less than 10 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.

• If 10 ohms or greater

1. Ignition OFF.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the ground circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

• If less than 2 ohms, repair the open/high resistance in the ground connection.

• If less than 10 ohms

10. Connect the harness connector at the Q2 A/C compressor clutch.

11. Ignition ON, connect a 10 A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 30 and the control circuit terminal 87.

12. Verify the Q2 A/C compressor clutch is activated.

• If the Q2 A/C compressor clutch does not activate

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the Q2 A/C compressor clutch.

2. Test for less than 2 ohms in the control circuit end to end.

• If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.

• If less than 2 ohms, test or replace the Q2 A/C compressor clutch.

• If the Q2 A/C compressor clutch activates

13. Test or replace the KR29 A/C compressor clutch relay.

Component Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR29 A/C compressor clutch relay.

2. Test for 60-180 ohms between terminals 85 and 86.

• If not between 60-180 ohms
Replace the KR29 A/C compressor clutch relay.

• If between 60-180 ohms

3. Test for infinite resistance between the terminals listed below:

* 30 and 86

* 30 and 87

* 30 and 85

* 85 and 87

• If less than infinite resistance
Replace the KR29 A/C compressor clutch relay.

• If infinite resistance

4. Install a 15 A fused jumper wire between terminal 86 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between terminal 85 and ground.

5. Test for less than 2 ohms between terminals 30 and 87.

• If 2 ohms or greater
Replace the KR29 A/C compressor clutch relay.

• If less than 2 ohms

6. All OK.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.

* Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness) Relay Replacement (Attached to Wire Harness)Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center) Relay Replacement (Within an Electrical Center)

* HVAC Component Replacement Reference Removal and Replacement

* Control Module References Control Module References for engine control module replacement, programming and setup

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