Caravan FWD V6-201 3.3L VIN R MFI (1997)
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Description and Operation
A/C Pressure Transducer
DESCRIPTION
The A/C Pressure Transducer, monitors the refrigerant gas pressure on the high side of the system.
LOCATION
The transducer is located on the liquid line.
OPERATION
The pressure transducer turns off the voltage to the compressor clutch coil when refrigerant gas pressure drops to levels that could damage the
compressor. The transducer also is used to adjust condenser fan speeds and will turn off compressor at high refrigerant pressures. The pressure
transducer is a sealed factory calibrated unit. It must be replaced if defective. 0-ring replacement is required whenever the pressure transducer is
serviced.
NOTE: Be sure to use the 0-ring specified for the transducer.
