NeoFuture Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 On the dash close to the window there is a little black dome that looks like R2D2`s head, its right by the tweeter, what the hell is it ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonkin Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 isnt it a sensor to do with the automatic aircon temp or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanM Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Detects bright sunlight, part of AC system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoFuture Posted April 13, 2006 Author Share Posted April 13, 2006 oooh cool thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 named the 'solar sensor' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terawua Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 lol.... surely thats in the FAQ by now... its a sunlight sensor for the aircon btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Funny this, I've always known it's a sunlight sensor for the air con, but what does that actaully mean? What does the sensor do? Surely the air con is controlled by you, the driver, if you want it colder you turn it down etc etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I think its for sensing strong sunlight. IE if strong sunlight is shining on the air con temp sensor the reading will be all squewiff. Remember, the supe has climate control where it has to get temperatures right http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=35937 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 I think its for sensing strong sunlight. IE if strong sunlight is shining on the air con temp sensor the reading will be all squewiff. Remember, the supe has climate control where it has to get temperatures right http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=35937 I guess so, strange though, never noticed it on any of my last 3 cars that've all had A/C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 was it air con or climate control? I think its more of a climate control thing that air con, not forgetting the supra is posh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSupra Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 was it air con or climate control? I think its more of a climate control thing that air con, not forgetting the supra is posh Ah the posh factor, of course, well 2 of my last 3 cars were only A/C but my last one was climate cont, there may have been one, just didn't see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 i found this the other day as well, wondered what is was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 wow.... new stuff every day.... I was impressed last week when it told me one of the rear bulbs had gone before Mr was able to advise.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 haha ive always called it R2D2! atleast I know what it is now. How does the Supe tell you that a bulb has gone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 How does the Supe tell you that a bulb has gone? it flashes up with a little car shaped icon on the little display thingy on the left... it's a car with light coming from the back... yep, I was like 'eh?' and then got out the car, went round the back.... and was very impressed I can tell you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 it flashes up with a little car shaped icon on the little display thingy on the left... it's a car with light coming from the back... yep, I was like 'eh?' and then got out the car, went round the back.... and was very impressed I can tell you! no way! cool. does it make a cup of tea aswell! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 It's a "climate control" function. You set the target cabin temperature and the aircon ECU finds the best way to reach it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Not quite as posh as digital climate control though. Been driving a Chrysler Grand Voyager company car recently (the same as the ones they use in the Apprentice! ), very nice car (bus?), individual climate control with 4 zones, and a DVD player in the back!! Only got 2 twiddle knobs in the Micra - summer is gonna be pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 its none of the above its.............................. its actually wait for it the button to allow you access to a trans warp portal, time travels great lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoFuture Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 On the dash close to the window there is a little black dome that looks like R2D2`s head, its right by the tweeter, what the hell is it ???? i giggled... i cant believe some of the crap ive posted on here (just going through my rather n00b and lame posts) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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