Wabco 4461225302 Distance Sensor

Description

The Wabco 4461225302 Distance Sensor is a critical component within a vehicle's safety system. It is used to detect the distance between the vehicle and surrounding objects, enabling features such as automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and parking assistance. This sensor contributes to enhanced vehicle safety and driver convenience by providing precise distance measurements, improving reaction times, and minimizing the risk of collisions. The sensor measures 23 x 41 x 62 mm.

Key Features & Benefits

These sensors basically measure how far away things are from your vehicle. They use things like radar, ultrasonic waves, or even infrared light to do this. They’re most commonly used for things like parking assist, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, and automatic emergency braking. They send that distance information to the car’s computer, which then decides what to do – whether to warn you, slow down, or even apply the brakes. Think of it like this: the sensor is the car’s eyes and ears when it comes to nearby objects. It’s constantly scanning, figuring out how close things are, and sending that data back to the central computer. That computer then uses that information to help keep you safe and make driving easier. Different sensors handle different jobs, so there are often several in a vehicle, each dedicated to a specific system.

Symptoms, Risks & Replacements

Well, they’re pretty crucial for a lot of modern safety features. If one of these sensors goes bad, you’ll notice if your parking assist stops working, your adaptive cruise control isn’t maintaining a safe distance, or you’re getting false warnings. Basically, anything that relies on knowing how close you are to other vehicles or objects will be affected. You can find replacements for these pretty easily, places like Fixparts Online have a good selection. Ignoring a faulty sensor isn’t really an option since it directly impacts those safety systems, so it’s best to get it sorted out when you discover an issue. It acts like a shield against potential collisions, and you want that shield working properly.

Warranty Information

Wabco Distance Sensor (MPN 4461225302) comes with a 1-year warranty.