What’s a crankshaft position sensor, and why’s it matter? If you’ve ever heard the term “crankshaft position sensor” and thought – what’s that got to do with my car? – you’re not alone. At our Hamilton workshop, we get questions about these little sensors all the...
What’s a Drag Link, and Why Should You Care? Alright, let’s keep this simple. The drag link is part of your car’s steering set-up. It basically runs between your steering box and the steering arm on the other side. When you turn that wheel (say, trying not to miss the...
What’s a Manifold Temperature Sensor, and Why Should You Care? Alright, so you’ve got your engine, right? But wedged in there is something called a manifold temperature sensor. That wee gizmo sits tucked in the intake manifold, quietly measuring the temperature of the...
What’s a car yaw rate sensor, and why should you care? Had a few folks come in lately, asking what the yaw rate sensor is after seeing some light pop up on the dash, so here’s the lowdown. Yaw rate sensors – you’ll find these in most modern cars, whether it’s a Toyota...
What’s a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Anyway? The TPMS warning light. Had that little horseshoe-shaped light pop up on your dash when you’re cruising along Te Rapa Road or hitting the speed bumps round Hillcrest? That’s your Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)...
