circle thingy on instrument panel?
02-05-2003, 12:16 AM
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Originally posted by FrankW
btw since we're on "what's what" topic. what is the red dot between the washer jets on the hood? It is the sensor for the key?
btw since we're on "what's what" topic. what is the red dot between the washer jets on the hood? It is the sensor for the key?
For the remote entry, the SmartKey uses both a radio frequency signal and an infrared signal. The infrared receivers are located in the front door handles, those little squares. The radio frequency antenna is an integral part of the rear window.
02-05-2003, 04:08 AM
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Originally posted by mbtech208
The sensor on the hood is the climate control sun sensor. It's a 4 quadrant design, so it also measures the angle of sunlight. This sensor affects temperature regulation and blower speed. That's it.
For the remote entry, the SmartKey uses both a radio frequency signal and an infrared signal. The infrared receivers are located in the front door handles, those little squares. The radio frequency antenna is an integral part of the rear window.
The sensor on the hood is the climate control sun sensor. It's a 4 quadrant design, so it also measures the angle of sunlight. This sensor affects temperature regulation and blower speed. That's it.
For the remote entry, the SmartKey uses both a radio frequency signal and an infrared signal. The infrared receivers are located in the front door handles, those little squares. The radio frequency antenna is an integral part of the rear window.
