Sunlight Sensor Test

NOTE: Before testing the sensor, check for climate control DTCs.

1. Sunlight Sensor - Test

Without automatic lighting

With automatic lighting


2.
Connect the sunlight sensor connector.

3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

4.
Measure the voltage between the terminals with the (?) probe on terminal No. 1 (without automatic lighting) or No. 3 (with automatic lighting) and the (?) probe on terminal No. 2 with the connector connected.

NOTE: The voltage readings will not change under the light of a flashlight or a fluorescent lamp.

Voltage should be:
3.56 V with no sunlight or the sensor covered up
Less than 3.56 V with sunlight on the sensor
(depending on sunlight intensity)

5.
If the voltage is not as specified, replace the sunlight sensor.