Mazda 6 Quiz
Heater and air conditioner systems

Solar radiation sensor inspection

In this manual: Heater and air conditioner systems
General information — 42Engine — 23Lubrication system — 10Cooling system — 9Fuel and emission control systems — 161Engine electrical system — 17Clutch — 21Manual transaxle — 10Automatic transaxle — 110Front and rear axles — 20Steering system — 15Braking system — 104Suspension — 34Body — 201Body electrical system — 287Heater and air conditioner systems — 89Technical data — 1Special tools — 1
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1. Shine an incandescent light (60 W) on the solar radiation sensor from a distance of approximately 100 mm {3.94 in}.

2. Connect positive (+) lead to terminal A and negative (−) lead to terminal B of the solar radiation sensor.


  • If the output voltage is not above 0.45 V

    , replace the solar radiation sensor.

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