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Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Description and Operation

W/O Automatic Temperature Control, W/ Variable Displacement Compressor

DESCRIPTION
The ambient sensor switch is located at the grill inlet in front of the condenser and is electrically in series with the high pressure cut-out switch and the low pressure cut-out switch.

OPERATION
It is an on-off, differential switch that turns the compressor on and off depending on the ambient temperature in the grill area. The switch is a sealed, specially calibrated unit, if found defective it must be replaced.