A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Description

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The A/C evaporator temperature sensor (1) is a temperature sensor to sense the temperature of air discharged from evaporator.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor

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The electrical characteristic is shown.

Fig 2: Resistance/Temperature Graph

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When temperature is lower than specified, A/C controller makes magnet clutch turn off to prevent evaporator from frosting.