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Compressor Control

The control of the compressor is the same as that of the IHKS with the exception of the IHKA module signals compressor request to the EMS2000 via the K-bus and not the BC1. The evaporator sensor still signals to the BC1 as on the IHKS.

Fig 1: IHKA Compressor Control Communication Diagram
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