P0539 Severity
Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.
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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.
The A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor is used to prevent the evaporator from getting too cold and freezing up. When the engine control module (PCM) detects a problem with this sensor or the signal from it, the PCM will set code P0539.
OBD-II Code A/C may not operate is defined as a A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent
The A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor is used to prevent the evaporator from getting too cold and freezing up. When the engine control module (PCM) detects a problem with this sensor or the signal from it, the PCM will set code P0539.
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