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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: daved on October 27, 2011, 06:34:16 PM

Title: what is it?
Post by: daved on October 27, 2011, 06:34:16 PM
On my 2009 G Cherokee dashboard , located just behind the reverse sensor display, is what looks like an oversized led. It doesnt light up though.

What is it ? not sure if its alarm or climate system  :017:

Title: Re: what is it?
Post by: daved on October 27, 2011, 06:36:23 PM
not my car but you can just see it on this pic  :017: :017: :017: :017:

(https://birtydastards.com/frm/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carpictures1.com%2Fvar%2Fresizes%2Fjeep_grand_cherokee_overland_4x2_2009_dashboard_dashboard_c_1280x960.jpg&hash=29a708d683c5f7d13fd2d4d0878a824ff385ae87)
Title: Re: what is it?
Post by: willo on October 27, 2011, 06:40:54 PM
rain/light sensor?
Title: Re: what is it?
Post by: daved on October 27, 2011, 06:45:00 PM
rain/light sensor?

not sure i think theyre covered by the unit up behind the mirror . Dont know for sure though  :icon_biggrin:
Title: Re: what is it?
Post by: Jonny Jeep on October 27, 2011, 08:05:26 PM
It's the sun sensor, used for auto headlights.
Title: Re: what is it?
Post by: Bubba on October 27, 2011, 08:12:07 PM
its the sense sensor not normally known to come on
Title: Re: what is it?
Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 27, 2011, 08:31:59 PM
If it's like earlier systems, it's a solar sensor, it helps the climate control regulate cabin temperature.
Title: Re: what is it?
Post by: daved on October 27, 2011, 09:01:40 PM
Sun sensor makes a lot of sense, not sure it does the headlights though  :017:

Thanks for the answers. Conclusion is best not to cover it up with my snooper  :icon_winkle:

Title: Re: what is it?
Post by: Dave69 on October 27, 2011, 09:07:45 PM
rain sensors are normally placed behind the rear view mirror at the top of the windscreen
Title: Re: what is it?
Post by: daved on October 27, 2011, 09:10:21 PM
rain sensors are normally placed behind the rear view mirror at the top of the windscreen

yes i thought that unit did the lights too ?

Title: Re: what is it?
Post by: Dave69 on October 27, 2011, 09:14:16 PM
most do but it does also depend on the manufacturer, but Mike has extensive factory knowledge so i'm not disagreeing with his advice
Title: Re: what is it?
Post by: Bishops Finger on October 27, 2011, 09:25:49 PM
Sun sensor makes a lot of sense, not sure it does the headlights though  :017:

Thanks for the answers. Conclusion is best not to cover it up with my snooper  :icon_winkle:



Probably something to do with climate control stuff...best not to cover it..