Discharge Air Temperature Sensor / Switch: Description and Operation

IN-VEHICLE SENSOR


Component Description


In-vehicle sensor





The in-vehicle sensor (1) is located on instrument lower panel LH. It converts variations in temperature of compartment air drawn from the aspirator into a resistance value. It is then input into the front air control.

Aspirator





The aspirator (1) is located on LH side of heater and cooling unit. It produces vacuum pressure due to air discharged from the heater and cooling unit, continuously taking compartment air in the aspirator.