Wide Open Throttle A/C Cutoff Circuit Malfunction
2000-2005 Ford Excursion 6.8L V10 Triton
Description
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.
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0011Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0012Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P0013Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0014Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0015Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P1460 on Other Vehicles
Common Questions
What does code P1460 mean on a 2000-2005 Ford Excursion?
P1460 stands for "Wide Open Throttle A/C Cutoff Circuit Malfunction". 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.
What are the symptoms of P1460 on a Ford Excursion?
Common symptoms of P1460 include: Check Engine Light, A/C may not disengage at WOT, Reduced WOT performance, A/C compressor may not engage at all.
What causes P1460 on a 2000-2005 Ford Excursion?
Common causes of P1460 include: Faulty WOT relay, Wiring issue in A/C cutoff circuit, PCM driver failure, Faulty A/C clutch relay.