Cambiare Products

Ignition Coils

Pencil Coil

One coil per cylinder allows the coil a longer time to accumulate a charge between sparks, and therefore a higher energy spark. This is a very popular design and is easily adaptable to different engine layouts.

Plug Top Coil

The plug top coil is mounted directly on the spark plug and each unit is powered separately to allow the engine to independently manage each coil. Plug top coils are also used where a spark plug well diameter is too small to allow for a pencil coil (22mm).

Rail Coil

Are 4 or 2 coils mounted together that fit directly on top of the engine. In the four coil configuration they operate in a similar way to pencil and plug top coils. In the 2 coil configuration they operate a wasted spark system where each coil links to a pair of cylinders, normally 1- 4 and 2- 3. This means that one plug will be sparking during the end of the exhaust stroke while the other plug fires at the usual time at the end of the compression stroke.

Coil Packs

These are near plug coils which normally operate the wasted spark system of 1 coil to 2 cylinders. The pack design can offer one of the highest energy densities to enable a mass reduction of up to 40 percent compared with conventional ignition coils.

Integrated Coil & Wire Set

The ignition coil and wire set come as one complete unit. This allows for the coil to be placed away from the spark plugs because of lack of space or hostile surrounding while decreasing the chances of a poor connection between the coil and plug.

Air Mass Sensors

Direct Fit Air Mass Sensors

The air mass meter is used to determine the air mass that is being delivered to the engine. This signal allows the ECU to adapt the fuel injection accordingly. In modern Diesel applications the air mass sensor is additionally needed to control and monitor the EGR flow rate. The new Cambiare range has 130 part numbers in the range with 50% sourced from OEM manufacturers.

Air Mass Sensor Inserts

The air mass sensor insert range has 10 part numbers available that cover over 70 OE references. This is because although there are many various designs of air flow housing available there are relatively few designs of sensor available. The insert is used when replacing the housing is not required. The insert is held in place by 2 screws and is a simple and cost effective alternative to fitting a direct fit air mass sensor.

Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valves

EGR Valves (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) are used to re-circulate a portion of exhaust gas back into the combustion process. The aim of this is to reduce the amount of oxygen entering the chamber, in order to reduce the temperature reached during the combustion process. This reduction in combustion temperature limits the production of Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), one of the most harmful emission gases. As the re-circulation of exhaust gas does not harm the engine in any way it is an efficient way of reducing emissions. EGR valves are found in all modern diesel engines and some small petrol engines and are either pneumatically or electronically operated.. The Cambiare range offers both Pneumatic and Electrical EGR Valves all of which are 100 % OE.

Pneumatic EGR Valve

These valves are operated by a vacuum controlled diaphragm box which allows the ECU very precise control over the opening and closing of the valve. Pneumatic valves allow for a higher flow of EGR as is required by newer diesel applications in a much smaller/compact product than electrical valves.

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Electrical EGR Valve

The operation of these valves is controlled by an integrated electronic drive module. These units are typically bigger than pneumatic valves and are normally used in vehicles where the vacuum generation is not sufficient to operate a pneumatic valve.

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Sensors

Air Temperature Sensors

A change in air temperature causes the air density to change and this affects the amount of fuel required for the correct air/fuel ratio. The sensor monitors the air temperature and sends a signal back to the ECU.

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Camshaft Sensors

The camshaft sensor monitors the position of the camshaft to allow correct timing of ignition in the engine.

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Coolant Temperature Sensors

The coolant temperature sensor measures the temperature of the engine coolant and ensures the engine does not overheat.

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Crankshaft Sensors

Crank sensor (also know as a crank angle sensor) detects the position of the crankshaft and allows the ECU to calculate its position relative to the pistons inside the engine.

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Knock Sensors

Normally mounted on the cylinder head or engine block, the knock sensor is used to detect air/fuel combustion outside of the normal ignition cycle. Knocking or pinging is not a result of pre-ignition but can be as destructive to the engine. The sensor detects the vibrations caused by knocking which turns the vibration into an electrical signal that can be picked up by the ECU.

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MAP Sensor

The manifold absolute pressure sensor is used to help the ECU determine the correct air/fuel ratio in vehicles not utilising an air mass sensor. In recent times they have also been developed to measure the performance of the EGR valve.

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Lambda Sensor

This unit monitors the oxygen content of the exhaust gas to help maintain the correct air/fuel ratio in petrol cars. This ensures the catalytic converter is working at maximum efficiency