DTC P0532 or P0533
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0532: Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant
Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Voltage |
DTC P0533: Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant
Pressure Sensor Circuit High Voltage |
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit
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Short to Ground
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Open/High Resistance
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Short to Voltage
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Signal Performance
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5V Reference
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P0532
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P0532
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-
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-
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Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Signal
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P0532
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P0532
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P0533
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-
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Low Reference
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-
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P0532
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-
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-
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Circuit/System Description
The engine control module (ECM) monitors the high side
refrigerant pressure through the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
The ECM supplies a 5 V reference and a low reference to the sensor.
Changes in the A/C refrigerant pressure cause the sensor signal to
the ECM to vary. When the pressure is high, the signal voltage is
high. When the pressure is low, the signal voltage is low. When
pressure is high, the ECM commands the cooling fans on. When
pressure is too high or too low, the ECM will not allow the
activation of the A/C compressor.
Conditions for Running the DTC
Engine is running.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0532
The ECM detects a short to ground or open at the A/C pressure
sensor signal circuit.
P0533
The ECM detects a short to voltage at the A/C pressure sensor
signal circuit.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
• |
The A/C compressor is
disabled. |
• |
The ECM will illuminate the
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
The condition for setting the DTC is no longer present.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
HVAC Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Description and Operation
Manual HVAC Description and Operation
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Testing
1. |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connector at the B1 A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor,
ignition ON. |
2. |
Test for 4.8-5.2 V between the
5 V reference circuit terminal 2 and ground. |
⇒ If less than 4.8
V
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2.1 |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module. |
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2.2 |
Test for infinite resistance
between the 5 V reference circuit and ground. |
⇒ |
If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on
the circuit. |
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2.3 |
Test for less than 2 Ω
in the 5 V reference circuit end to end. |
⇒ |
If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the
circuit. |
⇒ |
If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 Engine Control
Module. |
⇒ If greater than
5.2 V
|
2.1 |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module, ignition
ON. |
|
2.2 |
Test for less than 0.3 V
between the 5 V reference circuit and ground. |
⇒ |
If greater than 0.3 V, repair the short to voltage on the
circuit. |
⇒ |
If less than 0.3 V, replace the K20 Engine Control Module. |
⇓ If within 4.8-5.2
V
3. |
Test for 4.8-5.2 V between the
5 V reference circuit terminal 2 and the low reference circuit
terminal 1. |
⇒ If less than 4.8
V
|
3.1 |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module. |
|
3.2 |
Test for less than 2 Ω
in the low reference circuit end to end. |
⇒ |
If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the
circuit. |
⇒ |
If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 Engine Control
Module. |
⇒ If greater than
5.2 V
|
3.1 |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module. |
|
3.2 |
Ignition ON, test for less
than 0.3 V between the low reference circuit and ground.
|
⇒ |
If greater than 0.3 V, repair the short to voltage on the
circuit. |
⇒ |
If less than 0.3 V, replace the K20 Engine Control Module. |
⇓ If within 4.8-5.2
V
4. |
Verify the scan tool A/C High
Side Pressure Sensor parameter is less than 0.3 V. |
⇒ If greater than
0.3 V
|
4.1 |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module, ignition
ON. |
|
4.2 |
Test for less than 0.3 V
between the signal circuit terminal 3 and ground. |
⇒ |
If greater than 0.3 V, repair the short to voltage on the
circuit. |
⇒ |
If less than 0.3 V, replace the K20 Engine Control Module. |
⇓ If less than 0.3
V
5. |
Install a 3 A fused jumper
wire between the signal circuit terminal 3 and the 5 V reference
circuit terminal 2. Verify the scan tool A/C High Side Pressure
Sensor parameter is greater than 4.8 V. |
⇒ If less than 4.8
V
|
5.1 |
Ignition OFF, disconnect the
harness connector at the K20 Engine Control Module. |
|
5.2 |
Test for infinite resistance
between the signal circuit and ground. |
⇒ |
If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on
the circuit. |
|
5.3 |
Test for less than 2 Ω
in the signal circuit end to end. |
⇒ |
If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the
circuit. |
⇒ |
If less than 2 Ω, replace the K20 Engine Control
Module. |
⇓ If greater than
4.8 V
6. |
Replace the B1 A/C Refrigerant
Pressure Sensor. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic
procedure.
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