Air Discharge Temperature Sensors
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There are 4 air discharge temperature sensors in the DATC system:
- Driver side footwell air discharge temperature sensor
- Driver side register air discharge temperature sensor
- Passenger side footwell air discharge temperature sensor
- Passenger side register air discharge temperature sensor
The air discharge temperature sensors contain a thermistor and are inputs to the FCIM. The sensors vary their resistance with the temperature. As the temperature rises, the resistance falls. As the temperature falls, the resistance rises. The FCIM uses the sensor information to maintain the desired temperature of the passenger cabin air.