A/C Signal: Description and Operation

1995 Hyundai Accent L4-1.5L SOHC Alpha EngineSECTION Description and Operation
PURPOSE/OPERATION

The air conditioning switch applies the battery voltage to the Engine Control Module (ECM) when the air conditioning is turned on. When the air conditioning ON signal is input, the ECM drives the ISC Actuator and turns ON the ignition power transistor. And then the air conditioning power relay coil is energized to turn on the relay switch which activates the air compressor magnetic clutch.

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