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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 — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
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Description

The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects the ambient air temperature. It is a negative temperature coefficient thermistor; its resistance increases with lower temperature and decreases with higher temperature. The sensor output is used to control discharge temperature, door control, engine fan speed control, blend mode control, and in-vehicle humidity control.

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