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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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What exactly does the solar sensor do that is located on the top middle dash of a 1995 corvette???
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It works with the climate control system.
From the owners manual:
Sunload: This sensor is on top of the instrument panel. When the inside temperature is increased by sunlight, the system will lower the inside temperature up to 5° F (3° C )below the setting on the display.
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Old Feb 2, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RollaMo-LT4
It works with the climate control system.
From the owners manual:
Greg 30º C is like 85º F
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Originally Posted by RollaMo-LT4
It works with the climate control system.
From the owners manual:
Correct also refered as the R2D2 sensor
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Originally Posted by Sweet 90
Greg 30º C is like 85º F
No temps like that anywhere around here lately.
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