Yaw rate sensor, lateral acceleration sensor: Notes

Fig 1: Identifying Yaw Rate Sensor, Lateral Acceleration Sensor

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Fig 2: Identifying Yaw Rate Sensor, Lateral Acceleration Sensor Circuit Diagram

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The yaw rate sensor comprises a combined micro mechanical yaw rate sensor and lateral acceleration sensor. It is located on a bracket on the exhaust pipe tunnel ahead of the gear lever. This location has been chosen as the sensor should be positioned as close as possible to the car's center of gravity and center line (X-axis).

Its housing is hermetically sealed and filled with nitrogen to protect the components from being affected by the environment. The sensor is used to measure the physical forces of the yaw rate and the lateral acceleration of the vehicle.