PCM Controlled Air Conditioning

1998 Cadillac Seville SLS V8-4.6L VIN YSECTION PCM Controlled Air Conditioning



A/C System

A/C operation is requested by the ACM using a serial data (Class 2) message to the PCM. The PCM will ground the A/C relay allowing current to flow through the A/C Compressor clutch coil. The PCM will disable or inhibit A/C compressor clutch operation during the following conditions:

^ High power steering load indicated.

^ Engine not running.

^ Engine at wide open throttle.

^ Outside temperature below approximately 4°C (40°F).

^ Certain PCM DTCs set.

The PCM will also engage the A/C compressor clutch during cranking in colder weather to prevent A/C slugging.
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