Have a heater codes 024 and 051 say's that it is a solar radiation sensor, but cannot find it on any parts sites. Is it called something else?
Nov 28, 2018 at 11:15 PM
ambient temperature sensor location?
2000 FORD TAURUS
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This sensor is part of the ambient temperature sensor outside the car. I attached pictures and the procedure for you to view.
Roy
REMOVAL
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1. Remove the defroster grille.
^ Disconnect the sunload/headlamp sensor electrical connector.
NOTE: Lift upwards on the rear edge of the defroster grille then slide rearward to remove.
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2. Remove the light sensor amplifier.
1 Disconnect the light sensor amplifier electrical connector.
2 Remove the screws.
3 Remove the sensor.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the light sensor amplifier electrical connector, carefully tilt the panel to expose the connector without stretching the wiring.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
This sensor is part of the ambient temperature sensor outside the car. I attached pictures and the procedure for you to view.
Roy
REMOVAL
imageOpen In New TabZoom/Print
1. Remove the defroster grille.
^ Disconnect the sunload/headlamp sensor electrical connector.
NOTE: Lift upwards on the rear edge of the defroster grille then slide rearward to remove.
imageOpen In New TabZoom/Print
2. Remove the light sensor amplifier.
1 Disconnect the light sensor amplifier electrical connector.
2 Remove the screws.
3 Remove the sensor.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the light sensor amplifier electrical connector, carefully tilt the panel to expose the connector without stretching the wiring.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Nov 29, 2018 at 5:46 AM
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