Sorry for not reading the whole thread but it sounds to me like your code 11 is your definitive clue here. Have you checked the AC speed sensor on the back of the compressor? They do fail and sometimes they just have bad connections. If the compressor RPM signal isn't going out it can't be compared to the TD signal and the signal to engage the compressor will be blocked.

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