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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 does the drag link do? The drag link is a component of a vehicle’s steering system that connects the steering gearbox to the steering arm on the opposite side of the vehicle. The drag link transfers the movement of the steering system to the steering arm,...
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 car yaw rate sensor? Your cars yaw rate sensor is a safety component the is present in newer cars. The role of the yaw rate sensor is to detect when your car is tilting too far in one direction. When the yaw rate sensor detects that your car is tilting,...
What is a tyre pressure monitoring system? The tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system designed to monitor the air pressure on each of your car’s tyres. A functional tyre pressure monitoring system will alert the driver when tyre pressure...
