Solar Radiation Sensor Inspection (Auto A/C)

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Shine a fluorescent light or expose the solar radiation sensor to natural sunlight.
Connect the positive (+) lead to terminals B, C and negative (-) lead to terminal A of the solar radiation sensor, and verify that the voltage value is output.

Fig 1: Connecting Positive (+) Lead To Terminals B, C And Negative (-) Lead To Terminal A Of Solar Radiation Sensor
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- If the voltage is 0 V , replace the solar radiation sensor.