TL FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Ambient Light Sensor: Service and Repair
Automatic Lighting Sensor Test/Replacement
NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard.
1. Remove the center speaker lid. See: Accessories and Optional Equipment/Radio, Stereo, and Compact Disc/Testing and Inspection/Component
Tests and General Diagnostics/Speaker Test/Replacement
2. Pry out the automatic lighting sensor (A).
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.
4. Measure the voltage between automatic lighting sensor 5P connector terminals No. 3 and No. 5.
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3.6-3.7 V or more with the sensor out of direct sunlight.
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3.3-3.5 V or less with the sensor in direct sunlight.
5. If the voltage is not as specified, replace the automatic lighting sensor.