Engine Sensors
What’s a Camshaft Position Sensor, Anyway? If you’re driving around Hamilton, stopping at every light on Te Rapa Road or crawling through Hillcrest on your way to pick up the kids, your car’s engine is doing a lot of thinking behind the scenes. One of the little...
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 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 the throttle position sensor (TPS) on your car? Alright, let’s talk about the throttle position sensor, or TPS for short. You might not spot it straight away under the bonnet, but it’s a small bit that makes a massive difference to how your car runs. Basically,...
What does the Mass Airflow Sensor do? The Mass Airflow Sensor (or MAF) monitors the amount of air entering your vehicle. Your vehicle’s onboard computer then uses this information to determine how much fuel needs to enter the engine. Your vehicle will have a...
