It can, yes. If the ambient air temperature is registering as too cold, the sensor bulb will prevent the AC from engaging.
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Underneath the car, passenger side, in back of the air conditioning comprssor.
Passenger side of the engine below by the air conditioning compressor.
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The airflow ambient temperature sensor is located on the air intake housing. The sensor should be labeled as the airflow ambient temperature sensor.
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Passenger front side of the engine behind the air conditioning compressor.
I posted pictures on the location and replacement of an ambient temp. sensor for a 2001 S40. Google "ambient temperature sensor location/replacement" or go to Matthew's Volvo site and search there.
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The ambient air temperature sensor, on your Nissan automobile, is located in the drivers side mirror. The sensor is on the bottom of the mirror.
If you are reading a code with the description "ambient temp. sensor open" that means that the sensor or the wiring to the sensor is open or broken. The sensor will have to be replaced or the wiring to the sensor repaired. Have it troubleshot prior to just throwing parts at it.
You have to take the bolts loose for the ac pump. Slide it as far out of the way as possible. Then pull the sensor out.