Whether you currently drive a Toyota or plan to buy one, knowing what you may spend on maintenance costs and repairs can inform your budget or decision. Toyotas are consistently reliable vehicles ...

In this video, we're replacing the pressure sensor in a Whirlpool WTW4816HW washing machine or similar model. The model of the pressure sensor we are using is the ADP51B62M02 pressure sensor which, ...

Here we are designing a very small, tiny CAN network sensor that can be attached to any vehicle. It detects motion, accidents, and all vehicle activities in real time. It can also be modified to act ...

It's common knowledge that Toyota's vehicles are reliable, but how well does that sentiment stand when you actually break down the numbers? Some cars can be relatively reliable, but still cost a ton ...

The world of car diagnostics has changed a lot over the last 50 years. Back in the '70s and earlier, a mechanic's most valuable diagnostic tools were usually their eyes and ears. You could figure out ...

The problem: The issue has to do with a faulty occupant weight sensor, known as an Occupant Classification System (OCS). If the OCS short circuits, the airbag might not deploy as designed in certain ...

P0420 is a well-recognized error code within the automotive industry, notorious for its persistence. Luckily, this article is designed to guide you through ...

Abstract: Wireless sensor networks consist of a large number sensors spread across a given geographical area. Each sensor has its own communication capability as well as certain level of intelligence ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

Abstract: This paper presents SYNAPSE++, a system for over the air reprogramming of wireless sensor networks (WSNs). In contrast to previous solutions, which implement plain negative ...

Most of us expect that a check engine light is no big deal when it comes on within the first 20k miles. It might mean a loose gas cap or a fussy sensor. That’s what makes what happened to Nick Godfrey ...