P1460low severityPowertrain
Wide Open Throttle A/C Cutoff Circuit Malfunction
on 2016 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6 · AWD
What this code means
The WOT A/C cutoff circuit has a malfunction. This circuit is supposed to disable the A/C compressor at wide-open throttle to maximize available engine power.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- A/C may not disengage at WOT
- Reduced WOT performance
- A/C compressor may not engage at all
Common causes
- Faulty WOT relay
- Wiring issue in A/C cutoff circuit
- PCM driver failure
- Faulty A/C clutch relay
Diagnostic steps
- Test A/C cutoff relay
- Check wiring to relay and A/C compressor clutch
- Verify PCM commands A/C off at WOT
- Test A/C system operation
Repair notes
Replace faulty relay. Repair wiring in A/C cutoff circuit.
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