Let me describe the situation... It is a somewhat cloudy day, 60F - 65F outside, and your climate control is set to about the same temperature. Then the sun comes out and, all of a sudden, air conditioning starts blasting very cold air as if the temperature inside the car went up to 80F! Usually, I have to re-set the temperature to 72F - 73F, if I don't want to freeze to death. Apparently, something is wrong with the temperature sensor. Where this sensor is located? Can it be cleaned? Does anybody know what may cause things like that? Please, help! :bowdown:

 

unless im mistaken its right above your right knee (smal little vent looking thing about 1 inch long) as far as cleaning i doubt it.

 

I also thought we has a photosensor also to measure sunlight penetration into the cabin..?

 

Yeah - the photosensor is the dark looking think on the center of the dash right next to where the windshield meets the dash. Mine does the same thing when I go from dark shade to bright sunlight.

 

Thanks guys!!! It looks like that the photosensor is causing the problem. Has anybody tried to do something about it - like disabling it by covering it with something dark?

 

Hmm... For me, just knowing what was causing it and understanding how to work with it helped. It's a bit of a learning experience going from a totally manual car to an automated one. Next time you start up, try going a few minutes on full auto - and the temp set where you want it in the end (ie 70-75).

I think you'll learn (as I did) to stop trying to manually adjust it so much. It's a pretty smart system; you just have to be a little more patient after you start off. (like - the fan speed won't go up immediately, but takes a minute or so)

 

Thanks, Fla-tls! I guess, you right...