The different types of sensors in your car
Why the sensors must be working
Final word
The different types of sensors in your car
Your car has several types of sensors that are in it. Each sensor serves a different yet equally important purpose that will keep you, other drivers and the environment safe. If you see a dashboard indicator light up saying something is off with one of your sensors, take your vehicle into the shop as soon as you can to get it fixed.
The different types of sensors in your car includes position sensors, speed sensors, acceleration sensors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, coolant sensors, oxygen sensors, air flow sensors, knock sensors and more. Every car has between sixty and a hundred sensors with each being important for safety and or environmental protection. You can see a list of the most common and important sensors here.
Why the sensors must be working
If your most important sensors are not working, your car will function just fine, in theory. However, the sensors are what warn you something is going wrong before it gets to a dangerous point so that you can get it fixed. Plus, if you have mandatory sensors in your car that are not functioning, your car will not pass an inspection.
If you happen to have sensors in your car that are broken or not working, you will not be able to fix or replace them unless you are an experienced mechanic yourself. Thus, you will need to take your car to see a mechanic. If you do need to get a sensor replaced in your car it will likely cost between a hundred and two hundred dollars. This is because most sensors will cost between twenty and a hundred dollars. You then have to add in the cost of your mechanic’s labor which will cost between fifty and a hundred dollars for a sensor repair or replacement. Unfortunately, there is not much that you can do to care for your sensors other than by making regular trips to get your car serviced and by driving carefully. Over the course of your driving life, you will likely need to get a few sensors replaced.
Final word
Your sensors are more important than most people tend to think. Your car could have hundreds of them depending on the make and model. It is almost a certainty that you will have a couple broken sensors in the lifespan of a vehicle. There is not much that you can do about that but make sure that you do get your sensors repaired or replaced immediately because other, much more expensive problems can end up popping up as a result of a sensor not functioning and warning you in the early stages of an issue. Keep in mind, all of your sensors must be functioning properly in order for your car to pass inspection.
