Toyota RAV4 Quiz
Air conditioning

Solar sensor (for automatic air conditioning system)

In this manual: Air conditioning
Introduction — 37Interior — 12Exterior — 432Az-fe engine mechanical — 1552Az-fe ignition — 182Az-fe charging — 232Az-fe emission control — 82az-fe exhaust — 32Az-fe fuel — 72Az-fe lubrication — 4Brake — 17Brake control — 63U140f automatic transaxle — 59Instrument panel — 8Suspension — 18Drive shaft — 23Axle — 6Tire and wheel — 30Air conditioning — 93Lighting — 45Cruise control — 21Differential — 12Door lock — 31Engine immobiliser — 21Horn — 5Can communication — 27Mirror — 5Parking brake — 5Power steering — 27Propeller shaft — 3Seat — 29Seat belt — 27Sliding roof — 25Steering column — 6Wiper and washer — 11Supplemental restraint system — 95Other system — 5Maintenance — 14
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Components
Toyota RAV4. Solar sensor (for automatic air conditioning system)

Removal
  1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal
Caution: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  1. Remove solar sensor
Toyota RAV4. Remove solar sensor

  1. Using a screwdriver, pull out the solar sensor, then disconnect the connector.
Hint:

Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

Inspection
  1. Inspect solar sensor
Toyota RAV4. Inspect solar sensor

  1. Using an ohmmeter, connect the positive lead to terminal 2 and the negative lead to terminal 1, then measure the resistance between the terminals.
Standard resistance
Notice:

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 1 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 2 of the a/c solar sensor.

Hint:
  • As the inspection light is moved away from the sensor, the voltage increases.
  • Use an incandescent lamp for inspection. Bring it within 30 cm (11.8 In.) Of the a/c solar sensor.

If the result is not as specified, replace the solar sensor.

Installation
  1. Install solar sensor
  2. Connect the connector, and then push in the solar sensor.
  3. Connect cable to negative battery terminal
  4. Check srs warning light
  5. Check the srs warning light (see page rs-37).

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