A/C clutch will not engage

Tiny
LNAGY
  • MEMBER
  • 2009 DODGE RAM
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 79,000 MILES
I can jump power to it, and it will engage. I have replaced the pressure switch, checked Freon level. Checked all fuses and relays. Checked all connections I can find. Any ideas as to what to check or try next?
Friday, June 24th, 2022 AT 7:22 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,645 POSTS
Hi,

How are you jumping it? Are you sending power directly to it?

As far as the issue, this vehicle has what is called a totally integrated power module (TIPM).
These modules have a history of failing. There are several pins that are squeezed into each connector at the TIPM, as a result, they are very small.

What happens is they are known to corrode and break. So here is what I need you to do. Disconnect the connector at the compressor. There should be a light blue wire with a yellow tracer. Have a helper turn the AC on and check to see if there is power at that wire. If there is, make sure the black wire has continuity to ground.

If there is no power, we need to go to the TIPM, remove it from its mount, and disconnect connector 1 (C1) which will be black in color. Locate pin 16 and inspect it for damage, corrosion, make sure the pin isn't pushed in, and so on. If it is in good condition, check to see if it has 12v when the AC is turned on.

I attached a few pics below to help. The second pic shows the C1 connector, and I highlighted the pin to check. Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below.

Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, June 24th, 2022 AT 9:46 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links