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Long gone are the days when only three sensors were installed in the car: fuel level and pressure and antifreeze temperature. A modern car is literally stuffed with various sensors and sensors that allow you to detect almost any malfunction or problem in a timely manner, learn everything about the car and the climate outside the car interior.
Types of automotive sensors
They are installed in cars of the modern generation automotive sensors of the following types:
- engine control sensors - a sensor for monitoring oxygen and nitrogen in the fuel, a sensor for the speed of rotation and the position of the shafts, automobile pressure gauges for various liquids and gases, an automobile temperature sensor, detonation sensors.
- sensors for ensuring traffic safety - ABS, tire pressure sensor, sensor for the number of passengers in the cabin, impact sensors, light sensor, rain sensors, parking sensors.
If an alarm system is installed in the car, the following types of sensors will additionally be installed: tilt sensor, car motion sensor, contact sensor that responds to break-in, network voltage sensor, cabin air volume sensor.
Thus, automobile electronic meters are capable of fully controlling the automobile and its correct operation. The driver can only observe the traffic rules and enjoy the trip.
Characteristics of sensors in cars
Automotive sensor connectors are both universal for different sensor types and narrowly tailored to a specific type or manufacturer. It is best to use original kits or analogues recommended by the manufacturer for installation or replacement. Cheap parts from unknown companies can work incorrectly and lead to serious car repairs.
It is also worth noting that you should not rely only on sensors. It is necessary to monitor the condition of the car, check the indicators of the fluid level of the oils independently, as well as the pressure in the tires. This will allow you to get to know the car better and react faster to changes in its operation. The sensor may not work and then you cannot avoid a visit to the service center and an expensive repair.
Timely diagnostics of the car and its maintenance and inspection allow you to identify problems with the sensors, if any, and eliminate the malfunction by replacing the burned-out element. It is also worth paying attention to the fact that a working sensor does not always signal a problem, and if after checking it turns out that the alarm is false, it is necessary to contact the service center for repair or replacement of the sensor itself.
