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Distance sensors do the behind-the-scenes work of the RAC Plus distance measuring instruments.
Connected between your vehicle and the RAC Plus head unit, these sensors read and modify the data
coming from your vehicle and send a signal to the RAC telling it when to count distance.
Why are there three types? Because distance measuring instruments are used by a wide variety of
customers who often have different needs and in a wide variety of vehicles that don't all work the same.
The simple breakdown of the three is that the AutoLink sensor is the newest and easiest to install (plug
and play, no tools required), but that ease of install trades a degree of accuracy. The magnetic sensor is
the most precise, but much more intensive to install than the AutoLink, while the modular sensor has
accuracy similar to that of the magnetic sensor and is somewhat easier to install, but is not compatible with
all vehicles.
Connected between your vehicle and the RAC Plus head unit, these sensors read and modify the data
coming from your vehicle and send a signal to the RAC telling it when to count distance.
Why are there three types? Because distance measuring instruments are used by a wide variety of
customers who often have different needs and in a wide variety of vehicles that don't all work the same.
The simple breakdown of the three is that the AutoLink sensor is the newest and easiest to install (plug
and play, no tools required), but that ease of install trades a degree of accuracy. The magnetic sensor is
the most precise, but much more intensive to install than the AutoLink, while the modular sensor has
accuracy similar to that of the magnetic sensor and is somewhat easier to install, but is not compatible with
all vehicles.
Modular Distance Sensor
AutoLink OBD Distance Sensor
Magnetic Distance Sensor
Introduced in 2010, the AutoLink is the
simplest to install distance sensor that's ever
been on the market. While it is not as precise
as the modular or magnetic sensors at very
slow speeds (>1 mph), its overall accuracy is
suitable for a large variety of applications.
More details...
simplest to install distance sensor that's ever
been on the market. While it is not as precise
as the modular or magnetic sensors at very
slow speeds (>1 mph), its overall accuracy is
suitable for a large variety of applications.
More details...
Introduced in 2003, the Modular Distance
Sensor is the most widely used distance
sensor in the world today. It provides 1 foot
per mile accuracy and is easier to install than
the magnetic sensor. However, it is not
compatible with some vehicles. More details...
Sensor is the most widely used distance
sensor in the world today. It provides 1 foot
per mile accuracy and is easier to install than
the magnetic sensor. However, it is not
compatible with some vehicles. More details...
The Magnetic Distance Sensor uses the oldest
technology of the three sensors, but, when
properly installed, remains the most accurate.
While the installation of this sensor is the most
intensive of the three sensor types, there are
no vehicle compatibility issues. More details...
technology of the three sensors, but, when
properly installed, remains the most accurate.
While the installation of this sensor is the most
intensive of the three sensor types, there are
no vehicle compatibility issues. More details...
AutoLink
| Cost |
| Ease of Install |
Accuracy
| Which Sensor is Right for You? |
Modular
Magnetic
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