V70 XC AWD L5-2.4L Turbo VIN 56 B5254T (1998)
A/C Signal: Description and Operation
A/C Pressure Sensor
A/C Pressure Sensor
A/C PRESSURE SENSOR
The A/C pressure sensor, which is of a new type delivering a linear signal, supplies the ECM with information regarding the pressure in the A/C high
pressure circuit.
The purpose is to control the following functions:
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Starting of the engine cooling fan at low speed
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Starting of the engine cooling fan at high speed
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Switch-out of the A/C compressor if the system pressure becomes excessive
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Idling compensation for A/C load (only normally aspirated engine)
The sensor is supplied at 5 Volts by the ECM. The sensor signal may vary from 0 to 5 Volts, depending on the system pressure. Low pressure
produces a low- voltage signal and high pressure a high-voltage signal.
The sensor is installed in the A/C high-pressure circuit.