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ZR1Vette · 02-18-2008

With the auto HVAC system there is the light sensor on the dash (center and towards the windshield)>>

Is there supposed to be a cover or cap or just as this pic shows???

And just to give a sneak preview... had the car professionally buffed out etc... 9 hours later and WOW...then I added Zymol Concours wax and then detailer...

Michael

RICHARD TILL · 02-18-2008

Michael, Thats the way the sun load sensor is supposed to look. I just double checked my 90 model to make sure. The manual says "this sensor measures the amount of heat generated from the sun shinning in the vehicle". Your car looks great.

Arctic91 · 02-18-2008

I have a '91 and there is a small, black, bulb-shaped cover over the sensor. Not sure if that was a change from '90 MY...

Arctic91 · 02-18-2008

Looking at your pic again... the base of mine mine also sits somewhat recessed in the top of the dash pad, where the base of yours looks to be flush with the pad. My guess is that yours is right for the year.

Ccmano · 02-18-2008

Your missing the black, bulb like, cover for the sunload sensor, which does have an effect on how and when the system operates. Mine was missing too. The system now works much better with the cover in place.

Paint looks great by the way...

Hans

902066 · 02-18-2008

The sensor on my 10,000 mile 90 looks just like yours [no cover].

ZR1Vette · 02-18-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ccmano

Your missing the black, bulb like, cover for the sunload sensor, which does have an effect on how and when the system operates. Mine was missing too. The system now works much better with the cover in place.

Paint look great by the way...

Hans

Thanks! Can you take a pic of what this cover looks like>>> if mine is missing then another search is on the way
Michael

flyin ryan · 02-18-2008

my 90 looks like yours as well. my 93 & 95 have the rounded top. i was led to believe there was a change somewhere along the way but from what Hans said...i don't know. i've had the temperature sun load sensor out a couple times before, i was pretty sure the way yours is, is correct...now i'm not so sure?

kdmranch · 02-18-2008

My 90 looks just like yours, no cover. My 91 does have a little black dome on it. I never noticed the difference before.

bradslt5 · 02-18-2008

dont mean to hijack but how much did you get chaged by the detailer ?

02-18-2008	#1
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 930	Another question... With the auto HVAC system there is the light sensor on the dash (center and towards the windshield)>> Is there supposed to be a cover or cap or just as this pic shows??? And just to give a sneak preview... had the car professionally buffed out etc... 9 hours later and WOW...then I added Zymol Concours wax and then detailer... Michael

02-18-2008	#2
RICHARD TILL Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Iuka, Mississippi 38852 Posts: 756	Re: Another question... Michael, Thats the way the sun load sensor is supposed to look. I just double checked my 90 model to make sure. The manual says "this sensor measures the amount of heat generated from the sun shinning in the vehicle". Your car looks great.

02-18-2008	#3
Arctic91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sykesville, MD Posts: 371	Re: Another question... I have a '91 and there is a small, black, bulb-shaped cover over the sensor. Not sure if that was a change from '90 MY...

02-18-2008	#4
Arctic91 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sykesville, MD Posts: 371	Re: Another question... Looking at your pic again... the base of mine mine also sits somewhat recessed in the top of the dash pad, where the base of yours looks to be flush with the pad. My guess is that yours is right for the year.

02-18-2008	#5
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,843	Re: Another question... Your missing the black, bulb like, cover for the sunload sensor, which does have an effect on how and when the system operates. Mine was missing too. The system now works much better with the cover in place. Paint looks great by the way... Hans Last edited by Ccmano; 02-18-2008 at 07:48 PM.

02-18-2008	#6
902066 Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 190	Re: Another question... The sensor on my 10,000 mile 90 looks just like yours [no cover].

02-18-2008	#8
flyin ryan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta or Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 2,736	Re: Another question... my 90 looks like yours as well. my 93 & 95 have the rounded top. i was led to believe there was a change somewhere along the way but from what Hans said...i don't know. i've had the temperature sun load sensor out a couple times before, i was pretty sure the way yours is, is correct...now i'm not so sure? Last edited by flyin ryan; 02-18-2008 at 09:49 PM.

02-18-2008	#9
kdmranch Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west michigan Posts: 39	Re: Another question... My 90 looks just like yours, no cover. My 91 does have a little black dome on it. I never noticed the difference before.

02-18-2008	#10
bradslt5 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: lone pine and mammoth lakes ca. Posts: 544	Re: Another question... dont mean to hijack but how much did you get chaged by the detailer ?