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P1436 - A/C Evaporator Air Temperature Circuit Low

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P1436 - A/C EVAPORATOR AIR TEMPERATURE CIRCUIT LOW

Description:  Indicates the A/CET signal input was less than the self-test minimum. The self-test minimum is 0.13 volts.
Possible Causes: 
  • A/CET circuit short to ground or SIG RTN
  • Damaged A/CET sensor
Diagnostic Aids:  The powertrain control module (PCM) sources a low current 5 volt reference on the A/CET circuit (this voltage can be measured with the sensor disconnected). As the A/C evaporator air temperature changes, the A/CET circuit resistance to SIG RTN (ground) changes (which changes the voltage the PCM detects). When the A/CET signal is detected below the self-test minimum, check for shorts to SIG RTN or ground which would pull the voltage low.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All   refer to PINPOINT TEST DJ .
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