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Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Description and Operation

PURPOSE

The Ambient Sensor coverts the outside air temperature into a resistance value which is input to the Auto Amplifier.

OPERATION

The Ambient Sensor circuit contains a time-delay function so that sudden large increases in ambient temperature, which can happen when the vehicle is moving through heavy traffic, are processed very slowly to prevent wild swings in interior temperature.

LOCATION

Behind the front bumper.