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Solar Sensor

Fig 1: Identifying Solar Sensor
G03157979Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.

The solar sensor is mounted on the top surface of the fascia between the driver's defrost grille and speaker grille.

The sensor is a photo-diode which is calibrated to measure direct sunlight. It provides an output signal to the A/CCM which automatically reduces air temperature and increases fan speed (airflow volume) to compensate for solar heating.