P0532
P0532-A/C PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW
- When Monitored:
With the ignition on and battery voltage greater than 10.4 volts.
- Set Condition:
The PCM detects that the A/C Pressure Sensor input voltage is below the minimum acceptable value.
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding.Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting Procedure
1. DTC IS ACTIVE
NOTE: Diagnose and repair any system voltage or sensor reference voltage DTCs before continuing with this test.
1. Start the engine and allow it to reach normal operating temperature.
WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
2. With the scan tool, select View DTCs.
Is the status Active for this DTC?
Yes
- Go to 2
No
- Refer to the *CHECKING FOR AN INTERMITTENT DTC Diagnostic Procedure.Checking for an Intermittent DTC
2. (C818) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the A/C Pressure Transducer connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. Measure the voltage of the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit in the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector.
Is the voltage above 4.5 volts?
Yes
- Go to 6
No
- Go to 3
3. (C818) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Disconnect the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit in the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector.
Is the resistance above 100 ohms?
Yes
- Go to 4
No
- Repair the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the PCM Verification TestPCM Verification Test.
4. (C818) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (C918) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Measure the resistance between the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit and the (C918) A/C Pressure Sensor Ground circuit in the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector.
Is the resistance above 100 ohms?
Yes
- Go to 5
No
- Repair the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit for a short to the (C918) A/C Pressure Sensor Ground circuit.
- Perform the PCM Verification TestPCM Verification Test.
5. (C818) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SUPPLY CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Measure the resistance of the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit between the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector and the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go to 11
No
- Repair the (C818) A/C Pressure Sensor Supply circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
- Perform the PCM Verification TestPCM Verification Test.
6. (C18) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Disconnect the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) connector.
3. Measure the resistance between ground and the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit in the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector.
Is the resistance above 100 ohms?
Yes
- Go to 7
No
- Repair the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit for a short to ground.
- Perform the PCM Verification TestPCM Verification Test.
7. (C18) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO (C918) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Measure the resistance between the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit and the (C918) A/C Pressure Sensor Ground circuit in the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector.
Is the resistance above 100 ohms?
Yes
- Go to 8
No
- Repair the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit for a short to the (C918) A/C Pressure Sensor Ground circuit.
- Perform the PCM Verification TestPCM Verification Test.
8. (C18) A/C PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL CIRCUIT OPEN OR HIGH RESISTANCE
1. Measure the resistance of the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit between the A/C Pressure Transducer harness connector and the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) harness connector.
Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms?
Yes
- Go to 9
No
- Repair the (C18) A/C Pressure Sensor Signal circuit for an open circuit or high resistance.
- Perform the PCM Verification TestPCM Verification Test.
9. AC PRESSURE TRANSDUCER SIGNAL VOLTAGE
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Connect the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) connector.
3. Turn the ignition on.
4. With the scan tool, read the AC Pressure Transducer signal voltage.
NOTE: The sensor voltage should be above 4.5 volts with the sensor harness disconnected.
Is the voltage above 4.5 volts with the sensor harness disconnected?
Yes
- Go to 10
No
- Go to 11
10. AC PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Inspect the wiring and connectors between the AC Pressure Transducer and the TIPM.
3. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
4. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals. Verify that there is good pin to terminal contact in the related connectors.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the PCM Verification TestPCM Verification Test.
No
- Replace the AC Pressure Transducer.
- Perform the PCM Verification TestPCM Verification Test.
11. TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE (TIPM)
1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the A/C Pressure Transducer and the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).
2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires.
3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
4. Search for any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.
Were any problems found?
Yes
- Repair as necessary.
- Perform the PCM Verification TestPCM Verification Test.
No
- Replace and program the Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM).
- Perform the PCM Verification TestPCM Verification Test.