Where is the car air conditioning thermostat located?
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The car air conditioning temperature control switch is located on the air conditioning control panel, while the temperature sensor is installed at the air intake position of the air conditioning system. The operating range of the car thermostat is generally between 85 to 105 degrees Celsius. Air Conditioning Layout: Different types of air conditioning systems have varying layout configurations. Currently, most passenger cars use integrated heating and cooling air conditioning systems. The typical arrangement combines the evaporator, heater core, centrifugal blower, and control mechanisms into a single unit, referred to as the air conditioning assembly. Air Conditioning Components: Modern air conditioning systems consist of refrigeration systems, heating systems, ventilation and air purification devices, and control systems. A car air conditioning system mainly comprises components such as the compressor, electronically controlled clutch, condenser, evaporator, expansion valve, receiver-drier, piping, condenser fan, vacuum solenoid valve, idle speed controller, and control system.
I've driven quite a few cars and found that there's really no standard location for the AC thermostat. In most family cars like the Corolla or Sylphy, it's actually hidden inside the dashboard, right behind the center console panel. Think about it - doesn't the cool or warm air come out from the dashboard when you're driving? Its sensor is like a little ear there, detecting the cabin temperature. Some older models have odd designs, maybe placing it behind the blower motor or behind the glove compartment. If you've ever taken apart the dashboard to replace the cabin air filter yourself, you might have seen it - looks like a little button with wires attached, feeling cool to the touch. Don't mess with it yourself though, if you mess up the wiring the AC will go crazy.
