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In-Vehicle Sensor

IN-VEHICLE SENSOR

Description




In-vehicle Sensor
The in-vehicle sensor (1) is located on instrument driver lower panel. It converts variations in compartment air temperature drawn from the aspirator into a resistance value. It is then input into the unified meter and A/C amp.




In-vehicle Sensor Circuit




Aspirator
The aspirator (1) is located on driver's side of heater & cooling unit assembly. It produces vacuum pressure due to air discharged from the heater & cooling unit assembly, continuously taking compartment air in the aspirator.






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