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I read the code, but what does it mean?

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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 02:38 AM
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My Check engine light was on so I checked it and it says: Short or open in the AC clutch circuit. I am not familiar with this so could you please help me? Where should I look first?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 02:53 AM
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im guessing air conditioner clutch?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:21 AM
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what code did you pull exactly?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 03:44 AM
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maybe it was tc?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:29 AM
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I'm guessing the Flux Capacitor.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jtlyons06
My Check engine light was on so I checked it and it says: Short or open in the AC clutch circuit. I am not familiar with this so could you please help me? Where should I look first?
Does your A/C seem to work correctly ?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by J415
what code did you pull exactly?
It must have been a code 33.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by halfamil
It must have been a code 33.
Well that's the thing, We can all guess what it is but until he says what's what, we won't know.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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perhaps he should download the actual service manual and try to diagnos with it like the mechanic would?....if you search "merry christmas" you will find two different threads both having the manual avaliable for download.
 
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