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On-Vehicle Inspection

  1. CHECK AIR CONDITIONING SOLAR SENSOR 
    1. Disconnect the A/C solar sensor connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance 

      STANDARD RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L1-3 (CLTE) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
      Fig 1: Identifying A/C Solar Sensor Connector Terminal
      G04020838Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      L1-6 (CLTB) - L1-3 (CLTE) Engine switch on (IG) 10 to 14 V
  2. INSPECT SOLAR SENSOR 
    1. Remove the A/C solar sensor with the connector still connected.
    2. Apply battery voltage between terminals 6 (CLTB) and 3 (CLTE) of the A/C solar sensor.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage 

      STANDARD VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (TSL) - 3 (CLTE) Sensor is subjected to electric light 0.8 to 4.3 V
      1 (TSL) - 3 (CLTE) Sensor is covered by a cloth Below 0.8 V
      Fig 2: Identifying Solar Sensor Terminal
      G04020839Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: The connection procedure for using a digital tester such as a TOYOTA electrical tester is shown above. When using an analog tester, connect the positive (+) lead to terminal 2 and negative (-) lead to terminal 1 of the solar sensor.

      HINT:

      • As the inspection light is moved away from the sensor, the voltage increases.
      • Use an incandescent lamp for inspection. Bring it about 30 cm (11.8 in.) from the solar sensor.