CRV AC question follow-up (compressor acceleration cut-out)
Captain Rich answered a question with an image in this thread -
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...ng-702500.html
It references "image 10-9b" which may help answer mine.
Background -
I had to pull to the side of a busy highway for a moment in my 2003 CRV. To re-merge with traffic I had to accelerate quickly and the AC compressor "cut out" as it always does (is designed to do) on hard acceleration, only this time the compressor did not re-engage after reaching a level speed. The "old way" was to monitor manifold vacuum for the switch point. I don't know what the (computerized) "new way" is.
I have checked all the obvious things (fuses/relays/connectors) up to and including pulling the negative cable to reset the ECU. The green AC light toggles as it should, and the idle increases when it "thinks" the comp is on. The condenser fans do turn on/off with the AC switch as they should as well. It appears the clutch should be powered the same as the condenser fans, except during an acceleration event. I can't get to the compressor terminals to power the clutch directly to check it's function. I could test it from the nearest junction point at/near the fuse panel but the schematic doesn't show that part of the control circuit, nor the acceleration cut out mechanism(s).
I have had this same issue two other times last summer, but the system did return to normal and has worked fine since.
Based on this I highly suspect the "acceleration cut out" circuitry. A means to test/power the clutch without disassembling the front air dam would be very helpful.
Any/all comments and suggestions highly appreciated.
Thanks,
Stan