In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor

The in-vehicle temperature sensor is located in the instrument cluster finish panel. The sensor operates in the following manner:

• A thermistor in the in-vehicle temperature sensor measures air temperature inside the passenger compartment.
• An automatic temperature control sensor hose is connected between the A/C plenum housing and the in-vehicle temperature sensor.
• The automatic temperature control sensor hose and venturi takes air from the A/C plenum housing to create a suction across the in-vehicle temperature sensor.
• The suction draws in-vehicle air into the in-vehicle temperature sensor and across the thermistor.