Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0538 Ford
A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit High
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0538 Ford definition:
The PCM sources a low current 5 volts on the A/C Evaporator Temperature (ACET) sensor circuit. As the A/C evaporator air temperature changes, the ACET circuit resistance changes (which changes the voltage the PCM detects).
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0538 Ford
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – A/C Inoperative – A/C Blows Warm
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0538 Ford
– A/C evaporator temperature sensor circuit is open or short – Poor electrical connection at the evaporator temperature sensor circuit – Faulty Evaporator Temperature sensor The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: When the ACET signal is detected above the self-test minimum the PCM will triggered the P0538 Ford code.
Possible Solutions
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Ford:
2013 Ford Taurus,2013 Ford Mustang,2013 Ford Kuga,2013 Ford Fusion,2012 Ford Focus,2011 Ford Mondeo,2011 Ford Focus,2011 Ford Edge,2010 Ford Mustang,2009 Ford Focus,2008 Ford Fiesta,2008 Ford Escape,2007 Ford Mondeo,2006 Ford Focus,2005 Ford Mustang,2005 Ford Escape,2003 Ford Mustang,2003 Ford Focus,2000 Ford Mustang
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