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Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Description and Operation

APT (A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER)

DESCRIPTION
A/C pressure transducer convert the pressure value of the high pressure line into a voltage value. The ECM uses this converted voltage to control the cooling fan speed and to stop compressor engagement when the refrigerant line temperature is too high or low to optimize refrigerant compression.