Acclaim V6-181 3.0L SOHC (1990)
Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Description and Operation
W/O Automatic Temperature Control, W/ Variable Displacement Compressor
DESCRIPTION
The ambient sensor switch is located at the grill inlet in front of the condenser and is electrically in series with the high pressure cut-out switch and
the low pressure cut-out switch.
OPERATION
It is an on-off, differential switch that turns the compressor on and off depending on the ambient temperature in the grill area. The switch is a
sealed, specially calibrated unit, if found defective it must be replaced.