Home Vehicle Interior Heating/Air Conditioning SOLAR SENSOR
Last Modified: 11-27-2007 1.6 G
Service Category: Vehicle Interior Section: Heating/Air Conditioning
Model Year: 2008 Model: LX570 Doc ID: RM000001JU400OX
Title: HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: SOLAR SENSOR: INSPECTION (2008 LX570)

INSPECTION

1. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR (SOLAR SENSOR)



(a) Connect the battery positive (+) lead to terminal 6 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3, then measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

Standard Voltage:

Tester Connection

Condition

Specified Condition

1 (TSL) - 3 (CLTE)

Sensor subject to electric light

0.5 to 3.0 V

1 (TSL) - 3 (CLTE)

Sensor covered with a cloth

0.5 V or less

2 (TSR) - 3 (CLTE)

Sensor subject to electric light

0.5 to 3.0 V

2 (TSR) - 3 (CLTE)

Sensor covered with a cloth

0.8 V or less

If the result is not as specified, replace the automatic light control sensor.

NOTICE:

The connection procedure for using a digital tester such as a TOYOTA electrical tester is shown above.

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.