Wide Open Throttle A/C Cutout Circuit Malfunction
Findings, check these first
- Failed wide-open-throttle A/C cutout relay
- Open or shorted cutout control circuit
- Faulty throttle position input to the PCM
- Corroded relay connector
- PCM output driver fault
Standard procedure
- Test the WOT A/C cutout relay operation and contacts
- Inspect the relay connector and control wiring
- Verify the PCM receives a correct wide-open-throttle signal
- Check A/C clutch engagement with the relay bypassed
- Replace the relay or repair the control circuit as tests indicate
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Sources and review
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- OBDII.pro: P1460 Ford definition
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Supports: Ford-family meaning for P1460: Wide open throttle A/C cutoff relay circuit
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- P1460 FORD Code: Meaning, Causes, and Symptoms | OBD2 Codes
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Supports: Ford meaning for P1460: Wide Open Throttle Air Conditioning Cutoff Circuit Malfunction
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Last updated 2026-09-04.
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