Today’s vehicles utilize an elaborate network of sensors, modules, and wires to assist an engine in achieving the highest degree of operational efficiency. The sensors contained within this network monitor a number of values related to critical engine operation, and relay data to their corresponding modules for interpretation. However, as is often the case with … Read more
A MAP sensor, or manifold absolute pressure sensor, is a type of engine sensor that measures the amount of air pressure present in a vehicle’s intake manifold. This pressure reading is used along with engine speed (measured in revolutions per minute, or RPM) to determine engine load, which allows the vehicle’s engine control unit (ECU) … Read more
As you probably know, the internal combustion engine of your vehicle needs the right balance of air and fuel in its cylinders for a successful combustion to take place. This will generate the proper amount of power needed to satisfy the demands being placed on it by the accelerator. This is all managed by the … Read more
The camshaft position sensor (CMP) is just one of the many electrical parts found in a vehicle. We’ll go over what this component is, the symptoms of a bad camshaft position sensor, and what you can expect its replacement cost to be when it’s faulty. A lot of people confuse the camshaft position sensor with … Read more
You’ve probably been there before. While driving, your instrument cluster suddenly displays a “Tire Pressure Sensor Fault” message or warning light. But what exactly does it mean and how do you fix it? What is a Tire Pressure Sensor? A tire pressure sensor is a small computer located inside each tire. It is designed to … Read more
Here we’re going to discuss the following engine sensor: The oil pressure sensor (or oil pressure switch). We’ll go over the functions of the sensor and the common signs to look for with a faulty oil pressure sensor. How an Oil Pressure Sensor / Switch Works The main job of an engine oil pressure sensor … Read more
Getting stranded in the middle of nowhere with a car that’s low on gas is no fun. This is precisely what might happen to you if you let Code P0463 go untreated. If your “Check Engine” light has popped up and Code P0463 is being displayed, it’s best to get it sorted out as soon … Read more
Though your car was running just fine the last time you drove it, it’s suddenly acting really strange. The idle may be surging, the car jerking while driving, and it might even stall out at a stop light. Your check engine light is probably on as well. Without plugging in a code reader, it’s a … Read more
In this article, we will go over one of the important sensors in the engine, commonly referred to as the “crankshaft position sensor”. Afterwards, you’ll understand its basic function, working principle, failure symptoms, and the replacement cost of this sensor. How a Crankshaft Position Sensor Works The internal combustion engine depends on the crankshaft for … Read more
When your check engine light comes on, it can mean anything from a catastrophic issue with the motor itself to a loose sensor connection. That’s why it’s crucial to run the codes and see what’s going on underneath the hood. Code P0138 indicates an issue with the O2 sensor for Bank 1, Sensor 2. This … Read more