Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0D79
A/C Compressor Control Module Output Driver Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
The ECM detects a intermittent/erratic fault on the a/c compressor control module output driver temperature sensor circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / numberD / 79
Possible causes
- Sensor connector not seated high
- Noisy ground reference medium
- Connector with intermittent contact under vibration low
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–1200 €
- Estimated time: 1–4 h
- Component: ac compressor cm output driver temp sensor
- Component: wiring harness
- Component: ac compressor module
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012