Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Description and Operation

Ambient Temperature Sensor Location:

Ambient Temperature Sensor:

The ambient air temperature sensor is located on the inside of the right front bumper beam. This sensor will inform the ATC system of the ambient temperature outside the vehicle. This sensor is used by the ATC system to adjust blower speed, temperature offsets. evaporator temperatures and mode control.

The ambient sensor is not serviceable and must be replaced if found to be defective.

The ambient temperature sensor is used on all LH vehicles with or without ATC systems.