It forms part of a response to a problem with traditional pilot lights: when the wind blows a pilot light out, a cloud of unignited gas can accumulate. The sensor allows the pilot light to be ...

Perhaps mixing high and low voltages on the same circuit board doesn’t spark your fancy or you can’t modify the light switch in your place of residence? Check out this mechanically-switched ...

On the Honda 3.5L V6 (and others), the Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system boosts performance and ...

A device that detects the amount of light in the vicinity. An ambient light sensor may be built into a smartphone or tablet to adjust the screen brightness based on the available light.

When knocking is detected, the engine’s computer can retard the spark plug timing to prevent it. In the event of knock sensor failure ... A check engine light is a likely result.

The range of an outdoor motion sensor light indicates the distance at which movement or an object can activate the light. Detection typically ranges from 20 to 100 feet, and some motion sensor ...