P0533 - A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor A Circuit High

2007 Ford Crown Victoria LX, 4.6 WSECTION P0533 - A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor A Circuit High
P0533 - A/C REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR A CIRCUIT HIGH

Description:  The ACP transducer sensor inputs a voltage to the powertrain control module (PCM). If the voltage is above a calibrated level the DTC sets.
Possible Causes: 
  • ACP transducer sensor circuit short to PWR
  • Open ACP transducer sensor circuit
  • ACP transducer sensor circuit short to VREF
  • Damaged ACP transducer sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify the VREF voltage is between 4 and 6 volts.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All refer to PINPOINT TEST DS .
RENDER: 1.0x

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