Glossary of Auto Terms

DriverSide's Car Dictionary has the most comprehensive definitions of automotive terms. This auto glossary can help you decipher what your mechanic is fixing and what the purpose or function of the particular auto part or accessory is for. We have taken the mystery out of automotive service jargon, so that you don't have to.

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Sensor

A device which measures some engine factor and transmits a signal (i.e. reading) to the engine's computer, many of whose function can be tested with an ohmeter.



See Also:
Spark Plug
Knock Sensor
Spark Plug Gap
Oil Light
Ignition Coil
Negative Terminal
Distributor
Electronic Sensor

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