Hyundai Venue (QX): Air Conditioning System / Ambient Temperature Sensor. Description and operation

Description
The ambient temperature sensor is located at the front of the condenser and detects ambient air temperature. It is a negative type thermistor; resistance will increase with lower temperature, and decrease with higher temperature.
The sensor output will be used for discharge temperature control, temperature regulation door control, blower motor level control, mix mode control and in-car humidity control.

Hyundai Venue. Ambient Temperature Sensor. Description and operation

Hyundai Venue. Ambient Temperature Sensor. Description and operation   
If the ambient temperature is below 2.0°C (35.6°F), the A/C compressor will stop.
The compressor will operate manually.

    Description The photo sensor is located at the center of the defrost nozzles. The photo sensor contains a photovoltaic (sensitive to sunlight) diode.

    Inspection 1. Check the resistance of the ambient temperature sensor between terminals 1 and 2 whether it changes by changing the ambient temperature.

    Other information:

    Hyundai Venue (QX) (2020-2026) Service Manual: Troubleshooting

    Diagnosis with Diagnostic tool 1. In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using the vehicle diagnostic system (Diagnostic tool). The diagnostic system (Diagnostic tool) provides the following information.

    Hyundai Venue (QX) (2020-2026) Service Manual: Specifications

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