OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0535 A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit
The evaporator temperature sensor signal is missing or out of range. Used to prevent icing of the evaporator core.
Is it safe to drive with P0535?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyEvaporator temp sensor defective
- PossibleWiring or connector fault
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- AC Evaporator Temp Sensor, Sensor Wiring
Related codes
- P0537A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
- P0538A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit High
- P0532A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor "A" Circuit Low
- P0533A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor "A" Circuit High
- P0534A/C Refrigerant Charge Loss
- P0536A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Range or Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.