OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0534 Dodge

Air Conditioner Refrigerant Charge Loss

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0534 Dodge definition:
The powertrain control module (ECM) monitors the high side refrigerant pressure via a A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. When the pressure is high the signal voltage is high. When the pressure is low the signal voltage is low. When pressure is high the ECM commands the cooling fans on. When pressure is too high or too low the PCM will not allow the A/C compressor clutch to engage.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0534 Dodge
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – A/C Inoperative – A/C Blows Warm

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0534 Dodge
– A/C system low or over charge with refrigerant – Faulty A/C refrigerant pressure sensor – Cooling fans in-operative – A/C refrigerant pressure sensor circuit open or shorted The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The ECM has detected that the AC compressor clutch cycle rate is high

Possible Solutions