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A/C CUT-OFF CONTROL OPERATION [L3]

BME014000140T34
• While A/C is operating, the PCM cuts off the power supply to the A/C relay as shown below.

A/C cut-off condition | A/C cut-off time | Purpose
--- | --- | ---
During cranking | For approx 4.0 s | Startability improvement
Throttle valve is opened more than 50% | For approx 5.0 s | Acceleration performance improvement
ECT is above 113 °C {235 °F} | Alternates between 10 seconds on and off until ECT falls to 107 °C {225 °F} | Engine reliability improvement
ECT is above 118 °C {244 °F} | Until engine ECT falls below 113 °C {235 °F}