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Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Description and Operation







Intake Sensor
The intake sensor is located on the heater and cooling unit. It converts temperature of air after it passes through the evaporator into a resistance value which is then input to the A/C control unit.
After disconnecting intake sensor harness connector, measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2 at sensor harness side, using the table.




Diagnostic Procedure Step 1:




Diagnostic Procedure Step 2 - 3:




DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE
SYMPTOM: Intake sensor circuit is open or shorted.