Intrepid V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
Solar Sensor: Testing and Inspection
SUN SENSOR
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT
AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM
CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO
DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
The sun sensor is located so the sun hits the sensor in the same way that it hits the driver and the passenger. It is important that the area in front of the
sensor be unobstructed. Check that the following items are not in the way of the sun sensor:
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Windshield wipers that are adjusted too high.
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Stickers on the windshield that are directly in front of the sensor.
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Top cover which is not properly installed. The sun sensor should be 1/4 in. above the top cover.
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Caps or papers which might cover the sensor.
Some ATC equipped vehicles may exhibit a lack of passenger comfort in sunny weather such as in the early afternoon. Verify that the ATC system is
functioning properly. Inspect the location of the sun sensor. The sun sensor must protrude approximately 1/4 in. above the instrument panel top cover
to insure proper operation. If the sensor does not protrude 1/4 in., perform the following procedure:
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Confirm that the top cover is properly installed
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Remove the top cover
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Remove fasteners from sun sensor
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Install one 1/4-20 nut per fastener under the sun sensor so that it is shimmed higher
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Reinstall the sun sensor. Do not overtighten screw. If a longer screw is required, use 8-15 x 1 inch.
Refer to the proper Diagnostic Information for the electrical test.
