Sunlight sensor....Why?
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From: Better Neighborhood, Arizona
Originally Posted by Altitude
Why do our vehicles have a sunlight sensor? I still have to turn on my lights etc etc.
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Originally Posted by TLBaller
no silly! its a place where you can install a hidden camera for in case someone steals your car. you can get a camera that fits into that dome at the dealership.
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
Why? Because the car has lots of glass and when its sunny, it'll heat up the car. Greenhouse effect. The solar sensor compensates and sends more air to PREVENT the interior from getting hot.
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Originally Posted by Altitude
Does anyone have a strait answer?
I just gave it to you.
If you didnt have a solar sensor, your climate control would be relying on the temperature sensor only. It would be reacting to the increased temperatures. The solar sensor aids the climate control and senses the increased light, thus sending cold air out to prevent the temperature build up.
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basically what ken1997 is saying is that the little dome thingy you see has a sensor inside. the sensor detects the temperature of the cabin of the car and uses that to adjust to the temperature of the a/c or heater.
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Originally Posted by TLBaller
basically what ken1997 is saying is that the little dome thingy you see has a sensor inside. the sensor detects the temperature of the cabin of the car and uses that to adjust to the temperature of the a/c or heater.
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Originally Posted by Ken1997TL
I just gave it to you.
If you didnt have a solar sensor, your climate control would be relying on the temperature sensor only. It would be reacting to the increased temperatures. The solar sensor aids the climate control and senses the increased light, thus sending cold air out to prevent the temperature build up.
Thought you were kidding Ken. Its a good idea, but Ive never heard of such a device on a car.
Thanks for the tip on launching on my other thread. I tried it solo and it worked great. Now Im ready...
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Originally Posted by TLBaller
hey teekay, come out to a acura meet sometime. Of all the meets ive been to since i got this car, i have ALWAYS been the only 1st gen representing the TLs 
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Originally Posted by teekay3001
No doubt, how do i find out about that?
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...60#post5086560
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