Unscrewing a sensor and replacing it is pretty straightforward. You might need this special socket to clear the wires. Twelve years and more than 100,000 miles have passed under your trusty commuter ...

Your car's computer uses data from the O2 sensors to determine the effectiveness of the catalytic converter and how much fuel to inject. So they're critical pieces. Luckily, replacing one is ...

Some HP monitors and laptops, such as the EliteBook, feature an ambient light sensor. This sensor detects the light level of the environment and adjusts the screen's brightness accordingly. If you ...

The ABS sensor on your Toyota Corolla reads if the wheels are spinning and in case they block during braking, it will send a signal to the ABS’s computer to reduce the braking force on the wheel to ...

Living objects with a body temperature above 0°C emit heat as infrared radiation, also known as thermal radiation, which is invisible to the human eye. PIR sensors, designed for this purpose, can ...

The ambient light sensor on your Dell business laptop adjusts the brightness of your screen according to light intensity picked up from the room. In a brightly lit office, the ALS increases the ...

In this CD4017 project, I have shown how to make a simple motion sensor switch using 4017 IC and E18-D80NK IR proximity sensor to automate the washroom light. You can also use this circuit as a motion ...

If you’re like me, you love your MyQ garage door opener. I picked one up for under $30 per door, and honestly, it’s been one of the best small home upgrades I’ve made. My wife used to turn around ...

The oxygen sensors on your Toyota Celica help determine if the air-fuel ratio of the engine is rich or lean. This helps the electronic fuel injection adjust the mixture in real time and also reduce ...

A knock sensor is an engine management component in modern internal combustion engines. It is designed to detect the sound of knocking or pinging in the engine, indicating an engine problem such as ...