RAM 2500 Van V8-5.2L Prop VIN 2 (2000)
Compressor Clutch Relay: Description and Operation
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY
The compressor clutch relay is a International Standards Organization (ISO) micro-relay. The terminal designations and functions are the same as a
conventional ISO relay. However, the micro-relay terminal orientation (footprint) is different, the current capacity is lower, and the relay case
dimensions are smaller than those of the conventional ISO relay.
The compressor clutch relay is an electromechanical device that switches battery current to the compressor clutch coil when the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM) grounds the coil side of the relay. The PCM responds to inputs from the heater-A/C mode control switch, the low pressure cut-off
switch, the high pressure cut-off switch, and the fin sensing cycling clutch switch.
The compressor clutch relay is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine compartment. Refer to the PDC label for relay
identification and location.
The compressor clutch relay cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
