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P0530
Description
A/C REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
PCM uses input signal from A/C refrigerant pressure sensor to
determine if it should turn on engine coolant fans. When signal is out
of range, DTC P0530 sets and PCM will not allow A/C clutch to engage.
Symptoms
You likely won't notice any drivability problems.
Causes
Description
A/C REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR CIRCUIT
PCM uses input signal from A/C refrigerant pressure sensor to
determine if it should turn on engine coolant fans. When signal is out
of range, DTC P0530 sets and PCM will not allow A/C clutch to engage.
Symptoms
You likely won't notice any drivability problems.
Causes
- A/C refrigerant pressure sensor signal less than 0.1 volt.
- A/C refrigerant pressure sensor signal greater than
4.9 volts.
- Check for open/short circuit in wiring harness.
- Check for damaged connector.
- Replace A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
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