P265F

Variable A/C Compressor Control Circuit Range/Performance

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–278 (est.)

Symptoms

Air conditioner doesn't work
Variable air conditioner performance
Hot air from vents
Check Engine light comes on
Increased fuel consumption

Causes

Air conditioning compressor malfunction
Open or short circuit in control circuit
Compressor relay problems
Control unit malfunction
Poor contact in connectors

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the compressor control circuit
Check the operation of the compressor relay
Diagnose the air conditioning compressor itself
Check connections and connectors in the circuit
Scan the control unit for additional errors

Related codes

P265E P2660 P2661