Removing auto lamp sensor - service manual help?
Removing auto lamp sensor - service manual help?
I'd like to replace my auto lamp sensor in the center of the dash, right at the windshield. Does anyone know how? I tried lightly prying on the plate around it, but I didn't want to break anything. Any help is appreciated!
-Brandon
2012 9C1 L77 - 228/234, .604/.609 112 cam, JBA shorty headers, Solo high-flow cats, X-pipe, Cherry Bomb single-chamber mufflers (Frankenstein exhaust), Roto-Fab CAI, CTS-V torque converter, 3.45 Camaro diff, G8 red/black seats/steering wheel
2012 9C1 L77 - 228/234, .604/.609 112 cam, JBA shorty headers, Solo high-flow cats, X-pipe, Cherry Bomb single-chamber mufflers (Frankenstein exhaust), Roto-Fab CAI, CTS-V torque converter, 3.45 Camaro diff, G8 red/black seats/steering wheel
Re: Removing auto lamp sensor - service manual help?
SO HERE ARE THE STEPS FOR REMOVAL OF THE ENTIRE DEFROST TRIM.
WHICH I THINK YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET TO THE SUN SENSOR REMOVAL.
WHICH I THINK YOU HAVE TO DO TO GET TO THE SUN SENSOR REMOVAL.
Last edited by smwalker on Tue Mar 24, 2015 8:40 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Removing auto lamp sensor - service manual help?
Thanks! I suppose the left and right panels pull up the same way?
-Brandon
2012 9C1 L77 - 228/234, .604/.609 112 cam, JBA shorty headers, Solo high-flow cats, X-pipe, Cherry Bomb single-chamber mufflers (Frankenstein exhaust), Roto-Fab CAI, CTS-V torque converter, 3.45 Camaro diff, G8 red/black seats/steering wheel
2012 9C1 L77 - 228/234, .604/.609 112 cam, JBA shorty headers, Solo high-flow cats, X-pipe, Cherry Bomb single-chamber mufflers (Frankenstein exhaust), Roto-Fab CAI, CTS-V torque converter, 3.45 Camaro diff, G8 red/black seats/steering wheel
Re: Removing auto lamp sensor - service manual help?
BELOW ARE JUST THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SUN SENSOR REMOVAL.
Re: Removing auto lamp sensor - service manual help?
And let me just ask one question. Why are you replacing this item? Broken? What features are not working?
Re: Removing auto lamp sensor - service manual help?
First of all, thanks a million for posting that!
Just taking a shot, as 2 things don't work that can relate to the sensor: My auto headlamps do not work, and my dome light does not come on when I open the door. The manual states that the dome light comes on when it senses that it is dark outside. My car is not optioned to have the dome lamp inoperative. So, either my sensor is bad (which I THOUGHT would be an easy replacement to start), or the programming in my BCM doesn't match the way the car was optioned, or there's a 3rd cause that is totally independent. I was trying to start with the easy one! All of these panels feel like they're going to break when pryed on. I put quite a bit of pressure to the left side panel (nearest the windsheild, next to the center panel) and it wouldn't budge. I gave up, as I don't want to replace another $300 in panels just to find out. I love the car, but I hate the way the dash goes together.
Shouldn't I be able to pry up the left and right panel towards the center just enough to clear the center panel without taking the rest of the dash parts off?
Just taking a shot, as 2 things don't work that can relate to the sensor: My auto headlamps do not work, and my dome light does not come on when I open the door. The manual states that the dome light comes on when it senses that it is dark outside. My car is not optioned to have the dome lamp inoperative. So, either my sensor is bad (which I THOUGHT would be an easy replacement to start), or the programming in my BCM doesn't match the way the car was optioned, or there's a 3rd cause that is totally independent. I was trying to start with the easy one! All of these panels feel like they're going to break when pryed on. I put quite a bit of pressure to the left side panel (nearest the windsheild, next to the center panel) and it wouldn't budge. I gave up, as I don't want to replace another $300 in panels just to find out. I love the car, but I hate the way the dash goes together.
Shouldn't I be able to pry up the left and right panel towards the center just enough to clear the center panel without taking the rest of the dash parts off?
-Brandon
2012 9C1 L77 - 228/234, .604/.609 112 cam, JBA shorty headers, Solo high-flow cats, X-pipe, Cherry Bomb single-chamber mufflers (Frankenstein exhaust), Roto-Fab CAI, CTS-V torque converter, 3.45 Camaro diff, G8 red/black seats/steering wheel
2012 9C1 L77 - 228/234, .604/.609 112 cam, JBA shorty headers, Solo high-flow cats, X-pipe, Cherry Bomb single-chamber mufflers (Frankenstein exhaust), Roto-Fab CAI, CTS-V torque converter, 3.45 Camaro diff, G8 red/black seats/steering wheel
Re: Removing auto lamp sensor - service manual help?
not sure sorry, Seems like they are tied together pretty good.bsparks72 wrote:
Shouldn't I be able to pry up the left and right panel towards the center just enough to clear the center panel without taking the rest of the dash parts off?
I wonder if the GM dealer could give you a printout of all your BCM settings as they are now. Wondering if some agency along the way changed things up on you.
Re: Removing auto lamp sensor - service manual help?
Yeah, for about $100, and I have to trust that the person that does it knows where to look. Going through menus within the Tech 2 (and whatever it is they use now) is not always straight forward. I may give that a shot, though.
-Brandon
2012 9C1 L77 - 228/234, .604/.609 112 cam, JBA shorty headers, Solo high-flow cats, X-pipe, Cherry Bomb single-chamber mufflers (Frankenstein exhaust), Roto-Fab CAI, CTS-V torque converter, 3.45 Camaro diff, G8 red/black seats/steering wheel
2012 9C1 L77 - 228/234, .604/.609 112 cam, JBA shorty headers, Solo high-flow cats, X-pipe, Cherry Bomb single-chamber mufflers (Frankenstein exhaust), Roto-Fab CAI, CTS-V torque converter, 3.45 Camaro diff, G8 red/black seats/steering wheel
Re: Removing auto lamp sensor - service manual help?
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Wasn't able to enable the remote start though...
Later,
Tom Slick
Wasn't able to enable the remote start though...
Later,
Tom Slick
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