Hi Im new here. I just bought an 2001 Acura cl s-type and on the dashboard right in front of the windshield theres a hole about an inch across thats looks like its missing a plastic cover. Does anybody know what thats called and where the best place to get one from is? If you need a pic ill take one and post it. Thanks!

 

try www.acuraautomotiveparts.org

 

whats it called though?

 

Its a cap. #6 in this picture.



PN 66844-SA7-000

 

yes thanks man.

 

LOl mine always pops off when i hit a hard bump in the road(Colorado Roads are a B). What exactly does this sensor do??

 

Senses the amount of sunlight coming into the cabin and adjusts the AC fan speed accordingly on AUTO mode.

 

Yup.

 

Thanks guys

 

Crap. This isnt what I wanted. What I want covers a square hole. What I got in the mail is a piece of rubber tubing thats capped on one end. There goes 13 bucks. Now I have to re-figure out what the part is.

 

Of course these damn parts sites dont have any pictures at all so unless youre a mechanic theres no telling what youre buying.

 

take a picture of it, and post it, so we can see exactly what you are talking about then


also by the way it sounds is you got a alignment post sound insulater for the dash

 

and is this what you talking about (#1) (and basically dead center on the dash also)

http://www.hondapartsunlimited.com/i...&submit=submit




and i don't know why it would be missing it's cover anyways, comes as an assembly with the sensor itself


btw the top of the sensor should be like a translucent black color, so if you have a tan interior, no way it is ever going to match it

 

I will. Its at the dealer getting the sunroof worked on. Once I get it back ill post a pic. Its just a square hole right in the center of the dashboard next to the window with what looks like a sensor in it. It doesnt look like its supposed to be open like that.

 

yup. #1 is what is missing.

 

by the way it sounds, yes it is normal


give me a sec to take a picture of mine (on a tl though, but same dashboard as a cl)

 

like so (pic taken through the windshied btw):




if so; perfectly normal, and remember the sensor has to be actually able to see the sunlight, so the reason for the translucent looking cover

 

Haha I almost made a post about this glad I saw this thread. Mine is broken too but I still have the cap. It wobbles around a bit on the bumps. Dealers calling it a sun beam sensor.

I get my local dealer to price match so I don't have to deal with shipping and I can make sure I get the right part. Call up your dealer see if they'll price match. If they will here's the link - 30 bucks.

http://www.acuraoemparts.com/delray/...All&vinsrch=no

 

yes Im missing that translucent cover. Is it possible to buy that? Is it SENSOR ASSY., SUN BEAM part # 80510-S84-A41?

 

have never notice mine wobbling around, cause i actually pay attention to the road and not the silly sensor , let alone my car has proably been lowered 80k plus miles, so increased vibration from the road itself



sun beam sensor, correct could not really be more descripetive of what it does (maybe, but very close anyways), what it does is like what civic said above ^^^, it senses how much sunlight/heatload is hitting the car, in order to be able to adjust the HVAC system accordinglly (and mainly the fan speed at that)


also i had already posted a link to it :shakehead

 

I just wanted to be 100% sure. why does a cover cost 33 bucks? or will I be essentially replacing the entire sensor?

 

the "cover" comes as part of the sensor, so yes the sensor will also be replaced at the same time, so the reason for the $30 pricetag


maybe try glueing it on, if you are that worried about it , then if that doesn't work, then just replace it

also for glueing it, keep the the glue around the outside edges, so that you do not cover the actual sensor, otherwise you will proably be sweating up a storm especially during summer, and woundering why the f*** the hvac system does not seem to be working correctly (especially if the sun is hitting the windshield)(and it is extremely important for you collins, being that you are in AZ, with using your AC proably year round almost)

 

In my case the translucent cover didnt fall off I bought the car with it missing and I was wondering why there was a hole in the dash with a glass "eye" poking out of it. lol. Ill just buy the sensor and replace it. thanks for your help man!

 

NP, don't know why it would be missing/broken off (kinda hard to reach), but it is, so has to be replaced

 

My link was better...

Ironically I just wrote a process essay on how to obtain a ticket/cause an accident - my teacher thinks we need to practice the use of sarcasm...

And my last car was held together with superglue I'm not sure if I can do that to my Acuhhraa!

 

so a rattle is better then



and to cause an accident, easy enough, just get a woman driver

 

I was just gonna get a new sensor high roller right?

And I used my girl's driving habits as a basis for my essay

 

that works too , just be really careful pulling it out, otherwise you will leave a mark on the dash itself, or might lose the wires behind the dash, then the whole dash would have to come out proably if not retriveable


and AWESOME about writing on your man's driving habits

 

Oh come on. If I was writing about a man it wouldn't have been very relevant to dangerous driving.

 

he be the "woman" of the relationship (the flaming one)

 

Are you insinuating that "fudgepackers" are dangerous drivers? Lets us just set the record straight..




Things to avoid doing while behind the wheel:

• Talking on the cell phone.
• Eating while driving.
• Tuning the radio or CD player.
• Putting on make-up.
• Reading a map or book while driving.
• Text messaging.

According to this website MR POPTART is more of a hazard than any gay man. I should have used you for my primary source...

 

Getting a blowjob while driving can become very distracting. Im not seeing that on your list.



OP - Sorry I posted the wrong part number.

 

I can confirm this

 

Its cool.

 

look at Rajca's driving record


and hey i hardly ever go over 50 when i am eating , (cause i am stuck in mourning rush hour traffic )

btw when i do take a bite, i see keep my eyes on the road, or a drink, i kinda turn my head with the drink so as i am sipping that beer , i can still watch the road





btw i don't wear makeup like someone posting here

 

Who dat?

 

who posted it originally, and the one i qouted in that post

 

BTW Collin, if you havent noticed yet, red text means sarcasm.

 

sure it does

 

Ok so I finally got around to replacing the sensor today but since its missing the cover its fallen into the hole and i cant get the damn thing out. lol

Is there any other way to access it without ripping out the dash? Do those long vents on the side pop out?