Sunload Sensor (Auto A/C Model): Inspection

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Check if there is anything that affects sensing, around the sunload sensor.
1. Is the sunload sensor free from any object that disturbs sensing?
2. Is the windshield glass free from any object such as sticker or film that disturbs sensing?
  - Yes → Go to step 2.
  - No → Remove everything that affects sensing.
Check the sunload sensor using the Subaru Select Monitor.
1. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, select [Quantity of Sunload] from the Data Monitor item list of [Air Conditioner]. Ref. to AIR CONDITIONER (DIAGNOSTICS) (EXCEPT FOR HEV)>DATA MONITOR .
2. Cover the sunload sensor with cloth and the like to avoid direct light. Does [Quantity of Sunload] indicate [0 W/m² ]?
  - Yes → Go to step 3.
  - No → Replace the sunload sensor.
From step 2), expose the sunload sensor to light.
1. Place intense light such as incandescent light at 300 mm (11.81 in) or less from the sunload sensor.
2. Does [Quantity of Sunload] indicate [2, 000 W/m² ] or less?
  CAUTION: The value changes depending on the angle of light.
  - Yes → The sunload sensor is normal.
  - No →Replace the sunload sensor.