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The in-car temperature sensor (B10/4) is equipped with an aspirator blower which constantly draws air out of
the vehicle interior for the temperature measurement when the ignition is ON . The in-car temperature sensor
(B10/4) records the interior temperature and conveys it to the AAC push-button control module. A comparison
is made there with the setting on the temperature selector and the blend air flap is repositioned depending on the
result of this comparison.
It is connected to the AAC push-button control module via a separate electric cable.
Constant circulation of the interior air at the in-car temperature sensor (B10/4) is achieved by the in-car
temperature sensor aspirator blower (M9) and therefore ensures a high level of control accuracy.
In contrast to the previous suction jet nozzle a high level of control accuracy is ensured by the in-car
temperature sensor aspirator blower (M9).
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2103-01GH
Function
The resistance of the outside air temperature sensor (B10/5) depends on the ambient temperature and the ground
speed. With an increase in the outside temperature, its resistance decreases. This information is sent to the air
conditioning control module (N19). This information causes a slight lowering or raising of the temperature
selected at the air conditioning control panel.
This achieves an adaptation to the temperature perception of the occupants.
The outside temperature depends on the ground speed, which prevents a value for the outside temperature that is
too high - as may occur when the vehicle is stationary or when traveling slowly, e.g. due to thermal radiation
from the engine - from being sent to the air conditioning control module (N19).
The value of the ground speed is sent from the traction systems control module (N47) via the instrument cluster
(A1) to the air conditioning control module (N19).
When switching the ignition off and on and with speeds lower than 20 km/h the temperature measured last is
used.
OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR POSITION - GF83.57-P-2103-02GH
The outside air temperature sensor (B10/5) is located at the front on the air inlet of the evaporator housing.
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Fig. 119: Identifying Outsid e Air Temperature Sensor
BLENDING AIR ACTUATOR, LOCATION - GF83.57-P-2105-01GH
The blending air flap actuator motor (M16/8) is located at the top in the center on the evaporator housing.
Fig. 120: Identifying Blending Air Flap Actuator Motor
BLENDING AIR FLAP MOTOR FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2105-02GH
Function
The blending air flap actuator motor (M16/8) is actu ated via the air conditioning control module depending on
the position of the temperature sel ector wheel in the air conditioning co ntrol panel and the actual in-car
temperature.
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The mechanical flaps are regulated by a linkage to the blending air flap actuator motor (M16/8). The flaps open
or close the passage of air through the heating system heat exchanger in order to mix heated air with cooled air
in the correct proportion necessary to achieve the desired in-car temperature.
The set point flap angle of the blending air flaps is determined by the air conditioning control module as a
function of the following information:
set point temperature selected at the temperature selector wheel
in-car temperature measured at the in-car temperature sensor (B10/4)
BLENDING AIR FLAP MOTOR FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2105-02GI
Function
The blending air flap actuator motor (M2/6) is actuated via the AC bus and as a function of the position of the
temperature selector wheel in the AAC push-button control module (N22) and the actual in-car temperature.
The mechanical flaps are regulated by a linkage to the blending air flap actuator motor (M2/6). The flaps open
or close the passage of air through the heating system heat exchanger in order to mix heated air with cooled air
in the correct proportion necessary to achieve the desired in-car temperature.
The set point flap angle of the blending air flaps is determined by the AAC push-button control module (N22)
as a function of the following information:
set point temperature selected at the temperature selector wheel
in-car temperature measured at the in-car temperature sensor (N22b1)
temperatures of the air stream measured at the center nozzle air stream temperature sensors, footwell
forward and rear (B10/24, B10/25 and B10/7)
outside temperature measured by the outside temperature indicator temperature sensor (B14)
All actuators are identical.
If a problem exists, it is possible to retrieve and verify the defined end positions by means of the diagnosis
assistant system (DAS) (valuation trip).
After an actuator motor has been replaced, an adjustment run must be performed via the Diagnosis Assistant
System (DAS), i.e. the end positions flap OPEN and SHUT are defined and retained.
ICING PROTECTION TEMPERATURE SENSOR, LOCATION - GF83.57-P-2106-01GH
The icing protection temperature sensor (R35) is located at the center rear of the evaporator housing.
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Fig. 121: Identifying Icing Protection Temperature Sensor
ICING PROTECTION TEMPERATURE SENSOR, FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2106-02GH
Function
The icing protection temperature sensor (R35) is located in the air flow behind the evaporator. It sends its
resistance value depending upon the temperature at the evaporator to the air conditioning control panel (S98) or
AAC push-button control module (N22).
At an evaporator temperature of 1 to 3°C the refrigerant compressor is switched off. This helps to prevent the
evaporator from icing up. As a result the outlet temperature fluctuates insignificantly at the nozzles.
IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITH ASPIRATOR BLOWER, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2107GH
MODEL 163 as of 1.12.99 up to 31.8.01
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE SENSOR, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2110GH
MODEL 163 as of 1.12.99 up to 31.8.01 with code (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for USA
In-car temperature sensor
with aspirator blower,
location
GF83.57-P-
2100-01GH
In-car temperature sensor
with aspirator blower, task
The in-car temperature sensor (B10/4) with aspirator blower
(M9) records all the in-car temperatures and sends them to
the air conditioning control module.
The aspirator blower (M9) then uses air from the passenger
compartment to supply a constant flow of air to the in-car
temperature sensor (B10/4).
In-car temperature sensor
with aspirator blower
function
GF83.57-P-
2100-02GH
Outside temperature
sensor position GF83.57-P-
2103-02GH
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SUN SENSOR POSITION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2111GI
MODEL 163 as of 1.9.01 with CODE (580a) Automatic air conditioning
Fig. 122: Identifying Sun Sensor
BLENDING AIR FLAP ACTUATOR MOTOR, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2112GC
MODEL 163 up to 31.8.01, 168 with code (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for USA
Outside temperature
sensor, taskThe outside temperature sensor (B10/5) records all the outside
temperature and sends it to the air conditioning control module
(N19).
Outside temperature
sensor function GF83.57-P-
2103-01GH
Sun sensor,
locationThe sun sensor (B32) is located behind the instrument cluster in the instrument panel.
Sun sensor,
taskThe sun sensor (B32) measures the intensity and direction of the solar radiation.
Sun sensor,
functionThe sun sensor (B32) records the intensity and angle of incidence of the solar radiation
onto the vehicle. This makes it possible, dependent on the solar radiation intensity
(brightness) the in-car temperature and the blower speed to be automatically adjusted.
Blending air flap GF83.57-P-
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BLENDING AIR FLAP ACTUATOR MOTOR, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2112GI
MODEL 163 as of 1.9.01 with CODE (580a) Automatic air conditioning
Fig. 123: Identifying Blending Air Flap Actuator Motor
ICING PROTECTION TEMPERATURE SENSOR, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2113GH
actuator motor, locationModel 1682105-01GC
Model 163GF83.57-P-
2105-01GH
Blending air flap
actuator motor, taskThe blending air flap actuator motor (M16/8) serves to set
the air conditioning system's ventilation temperature.
Blending air flap
actuator motor, functionModel 168GF83.57-P-
2105-02GC
Model 163GF83.57-P-
2105-02GH
Blending air flap
actuator motor, locationThe blending air flap actuator motor (M2/6) is located at the
top center of automatic air conditioner housing.
Blending air flap
actuator motor, taskThe blending air flap actuator motor (M2/6) serves to set the
air conditioning system's ventilation temperature.
Blending air flap
actuator motor, function GF83.57-P-
2105-02GI
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MODEL 163 up to 31.8.01 with CODE (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for USA
MODEL 163 as of 1.9.01 with CODE (580a) Automatic air conditioning
IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, LOCATION - GF83.57-P-2115-01GH
The in-car temperature sensor (B10/4) with suction jet nozzle is located on the left of the center console next to
the radio.
Fig. 124: Identifying In
-Car Temperature Sensor
IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2115-02GH
Function
When the blower is running, air is constantly drawn out of the vehicle interior by a suction jet nozzle for the in-
car temperature sensor (B10/4) to measure the temperature when the ignition is. ON .
The in-car temperature sensor (B10/4) records the interior temperature and conveys it to the AAC push-button
control module, where a comparison is made with the setting on the temperature selector. The blend air flap is
repositioned depending on the result of this.
It is connected to the AAC push-button control module via a separate electric cable.
Constant circulation of interior air at the in-car temperature sensor (B10/4) is achieved by this ventilation and
therefore a hi
gh level of control accuracy is guaranteed.
Icing protection
temperature sensor,
location
GF83.57-P-
2106-01GH
Icing protection
temperature sensor,
taskThe icing protection temperature sensor (R35) records the
evaporator temperature, whereupon the refrigerant compressor is
switched off and the evaporator protected against icing up.
Icing protection
temperature sensor,
function
GF83.57-P-
2106-02GH
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IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2115GH
MODEL 163 up to 30.11.99 with CODE (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for USA with suction jet
nozzle
IN-CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2115GI
MODEL 163 as of 1.9.01 with CODE (580a) Automatic air conditioning
Fig. 125: Identifying Interior Air Temperature Sensor
CENTER NOZZLE VENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR, LOCATION/TASK/FUNCTION - GF83.57-P-2116GI
MODEL 163 as of 1.9.01 with CODE (580a) Automatic air conditioning
In-car
temperature
sensor, location
GF83.57-P-
2115-01GH
In-car
temperature
sensor, taskThe in-car temperature sensor (B10/4) with suction jet nozzle records
the interior temperature and conveys this to the AAC push-button
control module. The suction jet nozzle ensures air from the vehicle
interior flows evenly around the in-car temperature sensor (B10/4).
In-car
temperature
sensor, function
GF83.57-P-
2115-02GH
In-car temperature
sensor, locationThe in-car temperature sensor (N22b1) is located below in the temperature selector
wheel of the AAC push-button control module.
In-car temperature
sensor, taskThe in-car temperature sensor (N22b1) records the in-car temperature and sends it
to the AAC push-button control module (N22).
In-car temperature
sensor, function
The recorded in-car temperature value is compared by the AAC push-button control
module with the setting in the temperature selector wheel whereupon it authorizes a
corresponding adjustment to the blending air flap to be made depending upon the
result.
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