answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

sensors sense how things are running, to see if anything needs to be adjusted, send info to ECU, ECU then sends info to actuator then the actuators does something to deal with the problem... sensors - input, actuators - output.

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is the difference between sensor and a actuator?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Where is the fuel actuator sensor on a dodge ram diesel 99?

I have never heard of a fuel actuator or sensor on a 24V Cummins.


What is the difference between a drum brake actuator and a disc brake actuator?

Very little difference except disc cylinder is generally bigger. Internally almost the same except for manufacturer differences.


What is the difference between a valve and actuator?

actuator is a mechanism that will responds to hydraulic,pneumatic and electrical signal ,it is used to control the valve that to be in open or close condition.


What are the difference between sensor and metal detector?

metal detector is sensor


Is a camshaft position sensor the same as a camshaft actuator?

no


What is the difference between transducer and actuator?

An transducer converts one form of energy into another. eg. door bell(electrical energy - sound energy) An actuator transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy. eg. motor An actuator is essentially a transducer but a transducer need not be an actuator.


How do you adjust the idle on a 1997 dodge Dakota?

Idle is computer controlled and is not adjustable. If idle speed is incorrect, you have a sensor or actuator issue.Idle is computer controlled and is not adjustable. If idle speed is incorrect, you have a sensor or actuator issue.


What is the difference between CAV and VAV systems?

actuator for vav is movable for many setting but cav is on off position


What is the difference between proxy switch sensor?

What_is_the_difference_between_proxy_switch_sensor


What is the difference between the vss sensor and the speed sensor on a 1994 acura legend?

no difference. both are located underneath the car by the tranny.


How do you set the idle on a dodge stratus 2.4?

Idle speed is not adjustable. If the speed is incorrect you have a computer, sensor, actuator, vacuum leak issue.Idle speed is not adjustable. If the speed is incorrect you have a computer, sensor, actuator, vacuum leak issue.


Is there a difference between a crankshaft sensor and a crankshaft position sensor?

I would say that they are one and the same.