Yaw sensor needs replacement
The check engine light came on and the Hyundai dealer said it was the yaw sensor. They quoted a $578 price for the part and $115 to install and calibrate. Does the 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe with the V6 engine require recalibration when the yaw sensor is replaced? I understand the yaw sensor is located under the center console and would be an easy repair if the calibration is not needed. Which is something I could do since I was an auto mechanic in the early 1970's pre-computer era. I could buy the part new from Hyundai for $430 and use about 1 hour of my time to R&R the thing. Do I n
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Hi there. Yes, the sensor, along with the dependent systems, require what is called a "zero point" calibration when it is replaced. The dealership does not have to be the entity that performs this calibration. However, it is dependent upon the diagnostic equipment that the servicing technician has available. I personally have the tools to perform this calibration, but may not be available in your service area. Before replacing anything, I strongly suggest having a qualified technician to perform an inspection to avoid replacing unnecessary parts and provide a second opinion. YourMechanic has several technicians available that can assist you with a Check Engine Light inspection and can move forward with a yaw rate sensor replacement if necessary.
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A faulty yaw rate sensor can send incorrect signals to the traction control system, resulting in the light turning on consistently, or intermittently. Check engine light is on – The check engine light may also illuminate if the yaw rate sensor is functioning incorrectly.
The yaw rate sensor is a key component in a vehicle`s stability control or electronic stability control system designed to provide motorists with increased safety, security, and control even in the most difficult driving conditions.
The yaw rate sensor is typically located under the driver or passenger seat, mounted on the level floorboard in order to access the vehicle`s center of gravity. After installation, a reset/recalibration procedure is generally required.
The average cost for a Yaw Sensor Replacement is between $716 and $740. Labor costs are estimated between $92 and $116 while parts are priced between $624 and $624.
The yaw rate sensor is a critical component of your stability and traction control systems. Without the yaw rate sensor, these systems might not function as they should. Overall, driving without the yaw rate sensor is risky, and you should go to a mechanic as soon as you see any of these symptoms in your vehicle.
If you have a vehicles making a 90º turn in two seconds, it would have a yaw rate of 45º. The Yaw rate sensor and accelerometers will often be mounted in a sensor cluster. To test a yaw rate sensor, rotate the unit so it is on a corner. The yaw sensor should react.
What Does Yaw Mean? Yaw happens when the weight of your vehicle shifts from its center of gravity to the left or the right. This is a shift you will definitely feel when you`re inside your vehicle. Yaw happens during spin-outs and fishtails, when you hit black ice or hydroplane.
Details. If working with the SmarTrax long box stand-alone controller, the “Zero Yaw Rate” should read between 1.0 and -1.0 while stationary. “Yaw Rate” should read between +0.2 and -0.2 degrees when the machine is parked.
The yaw rate sensor determines whether the car is developing a tendency to spin around the vertical axis. It helps the ESP control unit to determine the current driving-dynamic state of the car. For this purpose, it must be placed close to the vehicle`s centre of gravity.
Using synchronous 24bit sampling for each of the internal sensors provides a high degree of accuracy with yaw rate resolution typically 0.01 degrees per second and acceleration resolution down to 0.001g.
A yaw rate sensor (or rotational speed sensor) measures a vehicle`s angular velocity about its vertical axis in degrees or radians per second in order to determine the orientation of the vehicle as it hard-corners or threatens to roll-over.
This service typically takes less than 15 minutes to complete. If your car`s check engine light appears or the traction control system malfunctions, you may need a yaw rate sensor replacement.
Nearly every sensor on a car, including the yaw rate sensor, is designed to last forever. The heat and the moisture that this sensor is exposed to on a regular basis.
SECONDARY EFFECT 1: YAW CAUSES ROLL
The outer wing will move forward. Compared to the inner wing it travels a larger distance. Therefore the outer wing moves faster and generates more lift than the inner wing.
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