In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor

2013 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line, 2.0L Eng VIN TSECTION In-Vehicle Temperature Sensor
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The in-vehicle temperature sensor operates in the following manner:

  • A thermistor in the in-vehicle temperature sensor measures air temperature inside the passenger compartment.
  • An aspirator hose and elbow is connected between the heater core and evaporator core housing and the in-vehicle temperature sensor.
  • The aspirator hose and elbow takes air from the heater core and evaporator core housing air stream to create a suction in the in-vehicle temperature sensor.
  • The suction draws in-vehicle air into the in-vehicle temperature sensor and across the thermistor.
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