Temperature Control Switch (ECHO)

On vehicles equipped for cold areas, temperature control switch operates a maximum hot switch which provides an input signal to Engine Control Module (ECM) for controlling Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater. PTC heater is a small electrical heater located in the heater core. Maximum hot switch may also be referred to as MAX HOT switch. For additional information on PTC heater, see POSITIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT HEATER  under MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS.