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Diagnostic reference · P0537

P0537

A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low

System
Speed and idle control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Computer and Auxiliary Controls

What it means

P0537 means A/C Evaporator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P0537, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0537 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A shorted evaporator temperature sensor
  • A signal wire shorted to ground
  • A corroded connector pulling the signal down
  • Low battery voltage
  • A refrigerant leak cooling the evaporator too far

What to do next

  1. Read the sensor voltage on a scan tool
  2. Check battery voltage
  3. Test the signal wire for a short to ground
  4. Inspect the connector for corrosion
  5. Replace the sensor if the low voltage remains
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.