Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch, HVAC

1993 BMW 740iL (E32/2) V8-3982cc 4.0L DOHC (M60)SECTION Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch, HVAC
Testing Voltage
13 +/- 0.28
High Pressure
Switching Off Pressure
(with rising pressure)
30. +/- 1.8
Switching On Pressure
(with rising pressure)
21.0 +/- 1.8
Medium Pressure
Switching Off Pressure
15.0 +/- 1.5
Switching On Pressure
(with rising pressure)
18.0 +/- 1.5
Low Pressure
Switching Off Pressure
1.5
Note: at least
Switching On Pressure
(with rising pressure)
2.6
Note: Max
Operating Pressure
2 - 35
RENDER: 1.0x

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