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Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Description and Operation

A/C Pressure Switch


The A/C pressure switch is located in the condenser outlet line where refrigerant is in a high temperature/high pressure liquid state. The switch will sense abnormally high or low pressure, and open the circuit This removes ground, and the compressor will stop running.