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Ambient Light Sensor: Testing and Inspection








LIGHTING: AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR:

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

1. INSPECT AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL SENSOR






(a) Disconnect the K1 sensor connector.
(b) Connect the voltmeter's positive (+) lead to terminal 6 and the negative (-) lead to terminal 3.
(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage:






(d) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance:






(e) Reconnect the K1 sensor connector.






(f) Check the waveform of the K1 sensor connector.
:





HINT: If the ambient light becomes brighter, width A becomes narrower.
If the result is not as specified, replace the automatic light control sensor.