2 outside temp sensors: why 2?

[Konstantin Bogach]

Thanks.  It make sense.  Outside temp display shows -35F, AC does not run,
front outside temp sensor is ok, did not have time to get to the second one by
evaporator.

Konstantin Bogach.

Andrew Duane USG wrote:

> Hairy green toads from Mars made Konstantin Bogach say:
>
> > Can you explain to me why 200tq has 2 outside temp sensors? One in front
> > of condenser and another one around evaporator.
>
> They use the lower of the two readings. This helps deal with underhood
> temperatures from being parked, or sitting in the sun.
>
> There are two interior sensors, too, they use the average of the
> two readings there.
>
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