Safety Warning
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Circuit Description
A/C refrigerant pressure sensor is located on high side of A/C system and is used to monitor refrigerant pressure. PCM uses this information to run cooling fans when A/C refrigerant pressure is high. A 5-volt reference voltage is supplied to sensor and is returned to PCM on signal circuit. Sensor resistance changes as refrigerant pressure increases or decreases.
PCM monitors A/C refrigerant pressure sensor signal circuit and can determine when A/C pressure is too high or too low. When pressures are out of range (high or low) for a predetermined time, PCM will disable A/C compressor clutch and set DTC.
DTC will set when the following conditions are present:
- A/C refrigerant pressure sensor indicates A/C refrigerant pressure is less than -8 psi for 5 seconds.
- A/C refrigerant pressure sensor indicates A/C refrigerant pressure is greater than 448 psi for 5 seconds.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.