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Sunlight Sensor Test Honda Pilot I

Climate Control: Diagnosis 6 illustrations ~305 words

Sunlight Sensor Test

Turn the ignition switch ON (II). Measure the voltage between the terminals with the (+) probe on the No. 1 terminal and the (-) probe on the No. 2 terminal with the 2P connector connected. The voltage readings will not change under the light of a flashlight or a fluorescent lamp. Voltage should be

Scheme 83

Scheme 83: Sunlight Sensor Test
Scheme 83: Sunlight Sensor Test
  1. 3.6-3.7 V or more with the sensor out of direct sunlight.
  2. 3.3-3.5 V or less with the sensor in direct sunlight.

Scheme 84

Scheme 84: Sunlight Sensor Replacement
Scheme 84: Sunlight Sensor Replacement
  1. Remove the sunlight sensor (A) from the dashboard, then disconnect the 2P connector (B). Be careful not to damage the sensor or the dashboard.
  2. Install the sensor in the reverse order of removal.

Scheme 85

Scheme 85: Climate Control Unit Removal and Installation
Scheme 85: Climate Control Unit Removal and Installation

Scheme 86

Scheme 86
Scheme 86
  1. Remove the center panel (see «CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-243318-S33281794622006082300000) ).
  2. Remove the screws, and remove the climate control unit (A) with the brackets from the dashboard, then disconnect the connectors (B).
  3. Remove the screws and the climate control unit (A) from the brackets (B).
  4. Install the control unit in the reverse order of removal. After installation, operate the control unit controls to see whether it works properly.
  5. Run the self-diagnostic function to confirm that there are no problems in the system (see «GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION»(ref-243355-S17479280412006082300000) ).

Scheme 87

Scheme 87: Climate Control Unit Bulb Replacement
Scheme 87: Climate Control Unit Bulb Replacement

Scheme 88

Scheme 88
Scheme 88
  1. Discharge the static electricity (which accumulated on you when you removed the climate control unit) by touching the door striker or other body parts.
  2. Remove the self-tapping screws, then carefully separate the climate control unit cover (A) and the control unit (B) from the control unit display (C). Do not kink or pull on the wires between the display and the control unit. Do not touch the electronic components on the printed circuit board in the control unit.
  3. Remove the bulb(s) with a flat-tip screwdriver.
  4. Install the bulb(s) in the reverse order of removal.