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P0D77

A/C Compressor Control Module Output Driver Temperature Sensor Circuit High

The ECM detects a high fault on the a/c compressor control module output driver temperature sensor circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Signal wire shorted to B+Common
  • Open sensorPossible
  • Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely

Parts involved

  • AC Compressor Cm Output Driver Temp Sensor
  • Wiring Harness
  • AC Compressor Module

P0D77 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.