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DJ: Air Conditioner Evaporator Temperature (ACET) Sensor: Introduction: Notes

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WARNING: THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES, COMPONENTS, AND WIRING. THE HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING LABELS CONTAINING THE HIGH VOLTAGE SYMBOL ARE LOCATED ON EACH HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENT. HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES, AND WIRING ARE ORANGE IN COLOR. CERTIFIED RUBBER INSULATING GLOVES AND A FACE SHIELD MUST BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THE HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES, COMPONENTS, OR WIRING. THE IGNITION KEY MUST BE CYCLED TO THE OFF POSITION FOR A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES, AND THE HIGH VOLTAGE TRACTION BATTERY SERVICE DISCONNECT PLUG PLACED IN THE SERVICING/SHIPPING POSITION BEFORE DISCONNECTING THE HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

DO NOT DISCONNECT, DISABLE, OR TOUCH THE HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES, COMPONENTS, OR WIRING DURING THE MODULE REPROGRAMMING PROCEDURE BECAUSE HIGH VOLTAGE IS PRESENT. THE HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING LABELS CONTAINING THE HIGH VOLTAGE SYMBOL ARE LOCATED ON EACH HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENT. HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES, AND WIRING ARE ORANGE IN COLOR. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

AIR CONDITIONER EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

°C °F Voltage Resistance (K ohms)
100 212 0.47 2.08
90 194 0.61 2.8
80 176 0.80 3.84
70 158 1.05 5.34
60 140 1.37 7.55
50 122 1.77 10.93
40 104 2.23 16.11
30 86 2.74 24.25
20 68 3.26 37.34
10 50 3.73 58.99
0 32 4.14 95.85
-10 14 4.45 160.31
-20 -4 4.66 276.96
NOTE: These values can vary by 15% due to sensor and VREF variations. Voltage values calculated for VREF = 5 volts.
Fig 1: Identifying Air Conditioner Evaporator Temperature (ACET) Sensor Connector
G04024208Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Identifying Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector
G04024209Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.