cm-813 air conditioning troubleshooting flow chart

CM-813 AIR CONDITIONING TROUBLESHOOTING FLOW CHART

Disconnect both the six and four pin connector from the control module. Checks will be performed on the vehicle end of the harness. Turn vehicle ignition and A/C controls in cab to the on position. Voltage checks should be between 11.0 and 16.0 volts.

Six pin connector, is there voltage between pin 4 (module ground) and pin 5

(t-stat circuit)? ***

Four pin connector, is the resistance at pin 3 and pin 4 (high pressure switch circuit) between 0 and 5 ohms? If ok, check at switch**

Yes

Four pin connector, is the resistance at pin 1 and pin 2(low pressure switch circuit) between 2.24k and

2.74k ohms? If ok, check at switch

Yes

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Six pin connector, is there battery voltage between pin 4 (module ground) and pin 2

(module power)?

No

Repair power or grounding problem.

Check ECM fan output.****

Yes

Yes

No

No

Yes

Six pin connector, is there voltage between pin 4 (module ground) and pin 3?

Remove high pressure switch. Is the impedance between 0 and 5 ohms at the switch?

Remove low pressure switch. Is the impedance between 2.24k and 2.74k ohms?

Yes

Yes

No

Find open circuit between harness and A/C cab controls.

Check at the t-stat, defroster microswitch, blower motor switch, A/C relay circuit or A/C On/Off switch.

No

* Start delay, compressor lubrication cycle.

The A/C compressor is held off for the first 15 seconds after ignition switch engagement (module power up).

After start delay the A/C compressor is turned on for 15 seconds if the high pressure state, low pressure switch state, clutch state and system voltage is correct.

Note: The T-stat input is ignored during this period.

No Replace pressure switch.

** High pressure switch note:

If system is exhibiting abnormal high head pressure and/or the pressure relief valve on the A/C compressor is being blown open, first verify no restriction or blockage is present on the high side of the system, if no restriction is present replace high pressure switch. This is a indication of the high pressure switch not opening when pressure rises above 300PSI.

Note: Pressure differential can be up to 5-PSI lower per foot from compressure to high pressure switch. Red headed pressure switches set at 350PSI.

Remove pressure restriction from high side of the system.

No

Check refrigerant charge level in the system.

Replace pressure switch.

DOCUMENT NO.

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*** Thermostatic (t-stat) switch note:

If a t-stat fails in the closed position the compressor clutch will run continuously and the evaporator will freeze up.

REV.

A

**** ECM fan output

Pin 3 is the ECM fan output. Voltage should read between 5 and 12 volts. With the ignition in the off position, jumper pin 4 to pin 3. Turn the vehicle on, if the engine fan is engaged the problem is not in the control module. If the engine fan is not engaged, inspect proper operation of solenoid valve, relay, fan blades and/or related components. If all components check good, replace the control module.

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Yes

Six pin connector, is the resistance at pin 4 and pin 1 (A/C compressor clutch circuit) between

2.4and 5 ohms? If ok, check at clutch.

Yes

No

Is impedance below 2.4 ohms?

Yes Replace A/C clutch

No

Is impedance above 5.0 ohms?

Connector Pin Out

Reconnect to module.

Is the control module making a good connection to the truck harness?

Yes

No Repair connection.

Yes

Check for a open in the wiring or in the

A/C clutch.

Not Used

Thermostat and

A/C On/Off Input

Vehicle Ground

A/C Clutch

VIGN 12 Volts

Engine Fan Output

Does Module pass its start delay compressor lubrication cycle? *

No

Yes

Does A/C operate?

Does the control module have any LED's?

No Replace the control module.

Yes

If red LED is blinking, does the blink code reset by cycling the ignition switch four times?

No

Install A/C service gauges and perform typical troubleshooting practices.

Yes

No

High Pressure

Switch Return

High Pressure Switch

Yes

Is blink code reoccurring after fault has been cleared?

Yes

Does A/C have intermittent problems?

No

Start at beginning of tree and recheck.

Low Pressure Switch

Low Pressure

Switch Return

If vehicle is experiencing intermittent problems and/or module is flashing a three blink code after determining vehicle checks are in specification, refer to CM-813 Product

Description & Troubleshooting Manual for more detailed troubleshooting information. It is recommended that a external ground wire is added to the body of the compressor to the ground post of the alternator, it may also be necessary to add the same ground wire to the control module. Access to this document is available by logging on to the Index web site at www.indexsensors.com under technical manuals or by calling Index customer service at (360) 629-5200.

Yes

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