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Solar Sensor: Description and Operation


AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The ambient temperature sensor is mounted in front of the condenser. The sensor contains a thermistor to measure outside air temperature.

IN-VEHICLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The in-vehicle temperature sensor is mounted behind the instrument panel above the glove compartment. The sensor contains a thermistor to measure air temperature inside the passenger compartment.

SUNLOAD SENSOR
The sunload sensor is mounted in the lefthand radio speaker grille assembly. The sensor contains a diode which is sensitive to sunlight.