Code
P0EE6
Generic
P — Powertrain
A/C Refrigerant Distribution Valve B Control Circuit Driver Current/Temperature Too High
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Causes
- Short or partial short to ground in the valve power or control circuit
- Internal short or seizure in the refrigerant distribution valve (solenoid)
- High-resistance or corroded connector causing heat build-up
- Faulty driver transistor or module inside the PCM/ECM
- Incorrect wiring or aftermarket modifications
- Intermittent wiring chafing causing momentary overcurrent events
Symptoms
- A/C system not switching distribution paths correctly (reduced or no cooling in some modes)
- Illuminated MIL/check engine lamp
- Stored DTC P0EE6 with possible freeze-frame data
- Intermittent A/C operation or loss of specific blower/temperature control
- Burnt smell or heat at valve connector (in severe cases)
What to check
- Retrieve freeze-frame and live data with a scan tool; note ambient and component temps and PID values
- Inspect the valve connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, melting, or poor pins
- Check for related DTCs (powertrain and body A/C control modules)
- Measure battery voltage and grounds with the system operating
- Perform resistance and continuity checks on valve coil and harness (with power disconnected)
- Use a clamp meter or current probe to measure actual current draw on the valve feed while commanding the valve
Signal parameters
- Normal control voltage: vehicle control signal (0–12 V, often PWM); should switch cleanly when commanded
- Coil resistance (typical): commonly in the range of 5–50 ohms depending on design — compare to spec
- Normal current draw: usually well below 5 A; fault logged when sustained current exceeds manufacturer threshold
- Driver temperature: fault if driver or valve temp sensor (if present) reports overtemp or if driver reports overcurrent
- Ground path: near-zero ohms between valve ground and chassis ground; high resistance indicates problem
Diagnostic algorithm
- Connect a professional scan tool. Confirm P0EE6 and record freeze-frame and any additional A/C-related codes.
- Visually inspect the A/C refrigerant distribution valve B, connector, and wiring harness for heat damage, corrosion, or chafing. Repair obvious damage.
- With ignition off, disconnect the valve connector and measure coil resistance across the valve terminals. Compare to vehicle/service spec. An open or very low resistance indicates a failed coil.
- Check continuity and resistance of the harness from the valve connector back to the PCM pin. Look for shorts to ground or battery and high-resistance joints.
- Reconnect and backprobe the valve connector. With A/C commanded ON, measure control voltage (or PWM) and current draw using a multimeter and/or clamp meter. Note if current is higher than spec or if driver is overheating.
- If current is excessive at the valve and wiring checks normal, replace the valve assembly and retest.
- If current is excessive and wiring shows short/low resistance, isolate and repair short (repair/replace damaged wiring, secure harness).
- If wiring and valve are good but driver still reports overcurrent, suspect PCM/ECM output driver failure—verify with manufacturer procedures before replacing module.
- After repairs, clear codes and perform functional tests and road test to ensure the fault does not return. Monitor for intermittent conditions.
- Document repairs and consult technical service bulletins for known issues or updated calibration/software if problem persists.
Likely causes
- Failed/shorted A/C refrigerant distribution valve B (internal coil short or mechanical jam)
- Damaged wiring harness at valve connector (pin corrosion, chafed insulation, exposed conductor)
- Connector or pin corrosion causing elevated resistance and heating
- PCM/ECM driver (output transistor) degraded or failed
- High system voltage spikes or improper ground connection
Fault status
Status
A/C refrigerant distribution valve B driver current or temperature exceeded allowable limits. PCM/ECM flagged overcurrent/overtemperature and may disable the valve output until fault cleared.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
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