Modern cars are constantly being supplemented with various systems and advanced features. But from among the many technologies, it is worth highlighting body position sensors , since they affect the operability of control of headlights and air suspension, if air suspension is used ... In the event of a malfunction of these sensors, the above mentioned systems also fail.
What malfunctions are we talking about?
If the body sensors are broken, then the headlights move to the lower position, and the air struts are installed in different directions or fall into one of them. This does not seem to be very dangerous, but in fact, the breakdown is critical, since it interferes with the operation of the car. But the manufacturers have solved this problem, thanks to the possibility of replacing the sensors. This usually costs between $ 200 and $ 400.
What could be broken in the sensors?
This is not to say that they have a very complex structure. However, sometimes it breaks:
- Draft for body sensors. The sensor itself is working properly in this case. This malfunction is difficult to miss. It can be easily identified by visual inspection of the link surface. Although inadequate behavior of the car will easily indicate this problem. However, this problem can be easily eliminated by the skillful hands of service technicians;
- The body position sensor itself, which is insidious and difficult to notice right away. Characterized by inadequate system performance. If the matter is in the electronic component, then the breakdown is detected by visual inspection. In this case, the rods remain intact, but sometimes they may look jammed.
In addition, the problem may lie in oxidized contacts at the junction. To diagnose more complex breakdowns, various methods are used. But it is not recommended to engage in self-diagnosis without special knowledge, since there is a high probability of causing additional damage. The best solution is to contact a specialist.
This problem is especially acute in the case of sports cars, since at high speed various nuances play a key role in the stability of the car's behavior. For example, body sensors position rods on Pajero Sport help in control. Therefore, it is recommended to immediately eliminate any malfunctions associated with them. Otherwise, the risk of undesirable consequences increases.
