Engine Sensors
What is the engine camshaft position sensor? In fuel injected engines, the car’s electronic control unit (or ECU) must be able to determine which cylinder should fire next in order to calculate how much fuel should be injected into the engine. The camshaft...
What is the crankshaft position sensor? The engine crankshaft is a key component in an internal combustion engine that converts the engine’s power from the engines pistons and connecting rods (conrods) to rotational energy. The crankshaft position sensor (or...
What is a car engine manifold temperature sensor? The car engine manifold temperature sensor is an electronic sensor that is located inside your car’s intake manifold. Its role is to measure the temperature of the air as it enters the intake manifold. It then...
What is the throttle position sensor? The throttle position sensor (TPS) helps to ensure that the correct mixture of air and fuel is entering your engine. It does this by reading the position of your car’s accelerator pedal (or throttle) and sending this...
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...
