KNOWN FAULT · Chrysler

One side of the climate control blows colder air because of a faulty sun sensor

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Engine / equipment: Grand Voyager (RT) and 300C (LD) with multi-zone climate control
Period mentioned: 2012–2015
Symptoms: With automatic climate control and the same temperature on both sides, one side gets noticeably colder air; with no warning.
Possible cause described: The sun sensor on the dashboard gives a false reading on one side. It leaves no fault code. According to Chrysler's technical tip (July 2016), the garage checks it by shining an incandescent lamp on each side of the sensor and seeing that both readings change equally.
Check for the garage: Check that nothing is covering the sensor on the dashboard. At the garage, ask for the sun sensor test before replacing flap motors.
Cost cited in the source: No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

No verified estimate; ask the garage for a quote.

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Check that nothing is covering the sensor on the dashboard. At the garage, ask for the sun sensor test before replacing flap motors.

What are the symptoms?

With automatic climate control and the same temperature on both sides, one side gets noticeably colder air; with no warning.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Chrysler
Engine / equipment: Grand Voyager (RT) and 300C (LD) with multi-zone climate control
Period mentioned: 2012–2015

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