Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual: Inspection

Subaru Legacy BN/BS (2015-2019) Service Manual / Hvac system (heater ventilator and a c) / Sunload sensor (auto a c model) / Inspection

1. 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.

2. Check the sunload sensor using the Subaru Select Monitor.

NOTE:

For detailed operation procedures, refer to “Application help”.

(1) Connect the Subaru Select Monitor.

(2) On «Start» display, select «Diagnosis».

(3) On «Vehicle selection» display, enter vehicle information and select «Confirmed».

(4) On «Select System» display, select «Air Condition System» and select «Enter».

(5) On «Select Function» display, select «Data Monitor».

(6) From the data monitor item list, select «Quantity of Sunload».

(7) 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.

3. From step 2), expose the sunload sensor to light.

(1) Place intense light such as incandescent light at 30 cm 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.

Removal

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Installation

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