OBD Guide

P2520

A/C Request A Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$6–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Air conditioner won't turn on
  • Intermittent operation of the air conditioner
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced cooling efficiency
  • Increased fuel consumption

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the circuit
  • Air conditioner switch malfunction
  • Air conditioning relay problems
  • Control unit malfunction
  • Contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the wiring in the request circuit
  2. Check the operation of the air conditioner switch button
  3. Diagnose the air conditioner relay
  4. Check contacts for corrosion
  5. Scan the control unit for errors

Related codes

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