benfeuer1
Seat Alhambra solar sensor fault and heating issue
Summary of the thread
A 2020 Seat Alhambra owner reported a solar sensor fault and reduced heating output. The issue was suspected to be caused by a defective cable or plug connection to the solar sensor, potentially linked to the temperature sensor. It was advised to have a workshop inspect the connection, which confirmed the defective plug as the cause. The repair resolved the issue, restoring proper heating function.
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benfeuer1 (community.author)
When you mention the connection to the daylight sensor, are you referring to the cable and plug connection specifically? Is there a particular area I should inspect, or a way to test the connection to confirm it's defective?
sophieschaefer3
Yes, I meant the cable and plug connection. While you could try to inspect it yourself, I would advise against it unless you have experience with car electrics. It is best to have a workshop check it. In my case, it was a similar fault, and the workshop confirmed the defective plug connection immediately. It's a relatively inexpensive repair, thankfully.
benfeuer1 (community.author)
Thank you for the advice! I took it to the workshop, and you were spot on. It was indeed a defective plug connection on the solar sensor. The repair cost me 95€. Everything is working as it should now.
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sophieschaefer3
That sounds very familiar. I have a Seat Alhambra as well, though I don't recall the exact build year, and I experienced something quite similar. The heating wasn't performing as expected, and the car sensor was throwing errors. Have you checked the connection to the daylight sensor? It's like a chain reaction; a small fault can cause bigger problems.