Sunload Sensor

The sunload sensor consists of two photoelectric cells that provide the ATC module with inputs of light intensity; one as sensed coming from the left of the vehicle and one as sensed coming from the right. The inputs are a measure of the solar heating effect on vehicle occupants, and are used by the ATC module to adjust blower speed, temperature and distribution to improve comfort.

The sensor is installed in the speaker grill on the upper surface of the instrument panel. Power for the sensor is provided by a 5 V feed from the instrument cluster.

The sensor also contains the active anti-theft alarm indicator.

Refer to: Anti-Theft - Active (Description and Operation).