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JUST THE FACTS StandardBrand com IntermotorImport com Ford YA101 GM YA104 Mazada YA118 GM YA116 Hyundai YA114 Jeep YA123 Hyundai YA108 Lexus YA129 YAW Rate Sensors YAW Rate Sensor What does a Yaw Rate Sensor do 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 How does a Yaw Rate Sensor function In simpler terms the yaw rate sensor is a key component in a vehicle s stability control or electronic stability control system Yaw can be defined as the movement of an object turning on its vertical axis The yaw rate sensor determines how far off axis a car is tilting in a turn using gyroscopes to monitor the slip angle the angle between the vehicle s heading and actual movement direction This information is then fed into the vehicle s computer to evaluate the wheel speed steering angle and accelerator position and if the system senses too much yaw the appropriate braking force is automatically applied By comparing the vehicle s actual yaw rate to the target yaw rate the on board computer can identify to what degree the vehicle may be under or over steering and what corrective action if any is required Corrective action may include reducing engine power as well as applying the brake on one or more wheels to realign the vehicle Where is the Yaw Rate Sensor located 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 Standard and Intermotor lead the way The yaw rate sensor is a key component in one of today s vehicles most technologically advanced systems designed to provide motorists with increased safety security and control even in the most difficult driving conditions Standard and Intermotor lead the way with new technology delivering these high quality high technology sensors ST10235YAW FEB14
