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Solar sensor fault Grandland X

I've got a 2017 Vauxhall Grandland X with a gasoline engine. I'm getting a 'solar sensor fault' error stored. The heating output seems low too. Any ideas? I suspect a defective cable or plug connection.

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evaloewe5

Hmm, that's a weird one. Sounds like the HVAC sensor might be on the fritz. I had a similar issue with my old Peugeot – different error code, but also related to a sensor affecting the climate control. Check the sensor calibration, or take it to the garage.

jonasfuchs9 (Author)

Interesting. What exactly went wrong with your Peugeot? Was it a pain to diagnose?

evaloewe5

It was a nightmare! Turned out to be a faulty sunlight sensor connection. The system was reading incorrect data. Given your Grandland X's age and mileage (109569 km), and that you already suspect the wiring, I'd say a workshop visit is probably a good idea. You don't want to mess with the HVAC system yourself unless you know what you're doing.

jonasfuchs9 (Author)

Booked it in. Seems like a new sensor and fitting will be 95€. Thanks for confirming my suspicions!

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