Showing posts with label Sensor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sensor. Show all posts

08 January 2017

iPhone 6 vs iPhone 7 Rear Camera Picture

iPhone 7 rear camera has a 12 megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/1.8 and six element lens.
iPhone 6 rear camera has a 8 megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/2.2 and five element lens.

The iPhone 7 also comes with optical image stabilization and a Quad-LED flash, the iPhone 6 does not have this.

Both can record 4K videos and take 8 megapixel still photos while recording.


Pictures on the iPhone 7 look much better, especially in low light conditions. 

How the iPhones have grown in size.



11 May 2015

DIY: Clean or Replace MAF Sensor on R50 Pathfinder or QX4



Steps: 

-Remove the 10mm nuts and bolts securing the air box filter. Red Arrows
-Remove the two plastic hoses on top of the air box. One of the hoses attaches to a metal nipple at the end of the air box. Blue Arrows.
-Loosen the MAF clamp with a Phillips screwdriver. 


-Remove the four 10mm bolts holding the MAF to the rear of the air box. Red Circles.
-One of the plastic tubes on top of the air box plugs into the metal nipple circled in blue. It may be difficult to remove the tube and will take some time. Be careful not to bend or clamp the metal nipple.



-Remove the electrical plug from the MAF sensor. Circled in Red.




-Remove the air box assembly and then remove the MAF. I had difficulty removing the MAF without taking out the air box assembly. I was worried about damaging the intake boot which is why I removed the air box assembly first.

-Once the MAF is removed, you can take out the sensor by removing the two bolts holding it into place. Red Arrow.



-Use CRC 05110 Mass Air Flow Sensor Cleaner - 11 Wt Oz. to clean the MAF sensor. Do not touch the sensor or wipe it with a towel, let it air dry. Spray the cleaner directly onto the sensor highlighted in green.



Installation is the reverse of removal. Pretty simple.

I suggest using Super Lube 21030 Synthetic Grease (NLGI 2), 3 oz Tube on the hose that attaches to the back of the air box for easier installation and removal.

Now is also a good time to replace the air filter if it is dirty and clogged. I use K&N 33-2031-2 High Performance Replacement Air Filter because of its high performance and re-usability.

Why clean your MAF sensor
Dirty MAF sensor results in poor gas mileage, loss of power, difficulty starting, engine stalling, and lean or rich idling. If the MAF sensor is extremely dirty, you may get a check engine light.

Take the time to clean your MAF sensor on a periodic basis, it only takes a short amount of time and will save you money at the pump.

Note:
If the mass air flow sensor meter is cracked or warped, you need to replace it. I recommend buying this one.

If the sensor itself is damaged and cleaning does your fix your issues, you need to buy a new sensor. I recommend the Delphi AF10163


 

10 May 2015

DIY: Rear Passenger O2 Sensor for Infiniti QX4 and Nissan Pathfinder R50

How to remove and install the rear passenger side O2 sensor for the Infiniti QX4 and Nissan Pathfinder R50.

This applies to the Sensor 2 Bank 1 O2 sensor, but this tutorial may be helpful in removing the other sensors.

Remove the car battery or disconnect the negative terminal. 



Remove the 10 mm bolts holding the engine cover.




Locate the Sensor 2 Bank 1 wiring harness and plug. The plug is green and located on the passenger side, close to the firewall. Refer to the picture below for location.




Carefully remove the green clip. It may help to use pliers to clamp and remove the plug.




There are two plastic clips under the hood that hold the O2 wires in place. Remove them by pulling them or using a flat head screwdriver and pry them off.

A single plastic clip holds the O2 wires underneath the car. It is tricky to get to so I used a very long flat head screwdriver to pry the clip off. It will take some patience to break it off.

Once all the clips are off and the wires unplugged, remove the O2 sensor with a 22 mm open ended wrench. I used a TEKTON 21391 22mm Combination Wrench.



Installation:
I bought the Bosch 13650 Oxygen Sensor, OE Type Fitment sensor because it is much cheaper than the OEM sensor and it does the same thing.

Be careful not to touch, bump, or damage the tip of the sensor.

I had a friend carefully drop the O2 sensor from the hood and guide it into position. I installed the O2 sensor with a 22mm wrench.

Plug the green wiring plug into position and press the two plastic clips into place.

I was not able to install the single plastic clip at the bottom of the wiring harness because I could not reach the hole. The only way to install the bottom plastic clip is to remove some serious hardware such as the exhaust and catalytic convertor, etc. I left the clip uninstalled and let the wires dangled. It has been several months and I have had no issues.

Reinstall the engine cover and car battery.

Start the car to see if the check engine light is still on.

Why remove and install the O2 sensor?

I noticed my QX4 was running very rich and there was a strong smell of gas from the exhaust on start up. One day my service engine soon light came up and when I ran the codes, the Sensor 2 Bank 1 was reading incorrect voltage and catalytic convertor error. I know QX4 and Pathfinders eat O2 sensors like crazy so replacing them is the cheapest and easiest way to fix the problem.

The dealership wanted $600ish to change the O2 sensor which is way too expensive. OEM O2 sensors are close to $100 so I went on Amazon and bought the Bosch replacement. No problems or check engine light after installing the Bosch O2 sensor and I passed emissions.

Below are pictures from InfinitiHelp to help locate the O2 sensors.