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Automatic A/C-Heater Systems: Description

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The Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) system is a cycling-clutch system which uses a fixed orifice tube to meter the flow of refrigerant. The system includes a self-diagnostic feature that stores fault codes when problems occurs. On vehicles equipped with an auxiliary A/C-heater system, the auxiliary unit is located inside right rear quarter panel.