It contains negative type themistor whoses resistance value is in inverse proportion to temperature. Resistance of watersensor that varies with temperature makes signal voltage of A/C ECU change. In this way A/C ECU detects temperature. Signal of water sensor is used for cold engine lockout control - When the driver operates the heater before the engine is warmed up enough, to prevent driver from unpleasantness of cold air. the heater control unit reduces blower motor speed until coolant temperature reaches the threshold value.

Air conditioner Control Module sets DTC B1202 if water temperature sensor has been detected over 4.9V for 4 seconds.