Purpose
The refrigerant pressure sensor detects the refrigerant pressure in the refrigerant cycle.
Function
The refrigerant pressure sensor converts the detected refrigerant pressure to an electric signal and sends it to the PCM.

Construction
The refrigerant pressure sensor is installed on the cooler pipe.

A capacitance type refrigerant pressure sensor, which converts refrigerant pressure into a linear electric signal, has been adopted.
Consists of a pressure detecting part and signal processing part.
The pressure detecting part is a variable capacity condenser, which changes capacitance according to the pressure.
The signal processing part detects the capacitance of pressure detecting part, converts it to voltage, then outputs it to the climate control unit.

Operation
Capacitance type
There is a clearance between the movable ceramic diaphragm and the ceramic base, and each side has an electrode.
When pressure is applied from the ceramic diaphragm side, the ceramic diaphragm deforms, and the clearance between the electrodes changes. As a result, capacitance is changed and pressure is detected.

Fail-safe
Function not equipped.
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor [Full Auto Air Conditioner]
Refrigerant System Service CautionsRear Side Frame Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark
Removal Procedure
NOTE:
When drilling the 35 locations indicated by (A) and 4 locations indicated
by (C) shown in the figure, do not drill a hole all the way through or there
could be a problem when installing the new part.
1. Drill the 35 locations indicated by ...
Steering Shaft Inspection
1. Inspect the steering column for excessive play and damage.
2. Verify that the clearance between the projection on the steering column shown
in the figure and the bracket is less than 2.0 mm {0.079 in}.
If the clearance between the projection and bracket is 2.0 mm {0.079 in}
or ...
DSC HU/CM Inspection
1. Disconnect the DSC HU/CM connector..
2. Connect the negative battery cable..
3. Attach the tester lead to the DSC HU/CM wiring harness-side connector and
inspect voltage, continuity, or resistance according to the standard (reference)
on the table.
Standard (Reference)
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