[np24]

I'm actually going through the exact same problem. I have a 2011 with the i4. I bought the scan tool and used techstream. There were no codes stored. I could command the compressor on, but can't get it to come on without the scantool. I checked everything out and it seemed to point to the a/c amplifier. So I bought a new one for $300 and it still won't work. It's gonna have to go to the dealer before I end up replacing the ECM, because idk what else it could be. Hopefully yours is an easier fix.