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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Ambient Temperature Sensor Description and Operation

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 85Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 26Engine Control System/Fuel System — 152DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 50Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 21Propeller Shaft and Axle (2WD-FF) — 28Suspension System (without ECS) — 32Steering — 21Restraints — 38Brake System — 64Body (Interior and Exterior) — 205Body Electrical System — 1Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 66
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Description

The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects the outside air temperature. It is a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor; its resistance increases at lower temperatures and decreases at higher temperatures. The sensor output is used for discharge temperature control, door control, blower motor speed control, mode control and in-vehicle humidity control.

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