With more than 1,000 part types that help control ignition, fuel delivery, emissions and much more, WVE is one of the world’s largest and most diversified manufacturers of original equipment and replacement parts. Each WVE component is engineered to deliver, at minimum, the precise fit, form and function of the original part. However, in many cases, their engineers apply the latest technologies to address known design issues associated with some OE products.
IGNITION COMPONENTS: WHERE POWER BEGINS
A modern automotive engine is similar to a world-class symphony orchestra, with dozens of key players contributing precisely the right “notes” at the right times for a flawless performance.
The ignition system is the equivalent of the symphony “conductor,” providing an extremely high-voltage charge to the spark plug at the ideal moment in the combustion process within each cylinder to ensure optimal power, fuel efficiency and overall reliability. And it must perform this vital role several times per second for each cylinder over the operating life of the engine.
Company offers the industry’s most extensive line of high quality replacement ignition components for domestic and foreign-nameplate vehicles. This comprehensive product range includes parts that precisely match OE fit, form and function as well as WVE-optimized components that eliminate known original equipment design flaws.
Ignition Control Module
Among the industry leading ignition repair solutions available are:
EMISSIONS SYSTEM: KEEPING IT CLEAN
Since the 1960s, vehicle manufacturers have been under intense pressure to reduce emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx). Early emissions control technologies included Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR).
As government standards became more stringent, the auto industry responded with the introduction of catalytic converters and sophisticated engine electronics to significantly reduce emissions of all three regulated gases.
Since 1996, every vehicle sold in the U.S. has been required to meet Onboard Diagnostic II (OBDII) standards. The OBDII system provides a visual alert to the driver any time emissions exceed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency standards by a factor of 1.5 or more. This protocol – and the resulting dashboard “Check Engine” warning light – has made emissions service one of the fastest growing areas of automotive repair.
Automotive emissions control systems comprise dozens of components ranging from valves and sensors to catalytic converters. These components work in concert with the fuel system, underhood electronics and engine to minimize emissions of environmental pollutants.
Throughout its history, WVE has been a recognized leader in engine management technologies, including a broad array of emissions components. This extensive portfolio of products – combined with company engineers’ intense focus on delivering products that fit and perform as well as or better than OE parts – has made WVE a preferred supplier for professional technicians and do-it-yourselfers.
WVE offer all makes/all models coverage in each of the following emissions control product categories, as well as many others:
Variable Valve Timing Solenoids
Idle Air Control Valves
SWITCHES: CONVENIENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
The cockpit of a modern automobile is a study in ergonomics, safety and convenience. Drivers can control literally dozens of variables – from temperature to seating angle to power mirror settings – with fingertip precision and without taking their eyes off the road.
With increased convenience comes an ever-growing array of switch designs, from single-function on-off units to sophisticated combination switches that control turn signals, cruise control, lights, wipers and more.
Finding the exact, OE-matched replacement switch for any of the thousands of vehicle applications can be a time-consuming and expensive proposition. That’s why each day more customers turn to WVE, which offers the aftermarket’s premier line of OE-quality switches for virtually any popular vehicle model.
WVE engineers and manufactures thousands of unique switch and relay designs for tens of millions of passenger vehicles.
Why is quality so important? While two switches from two different manufacturers might appear to be identical, there are several key quality characteristics you can’t see.
Each WVE switch is manufactured from the OEM-preferred blend of nylon and glass-filled plastic for exceptional strength and includes premium copper/nickel/silver-plated electrical terminals to ensure robust electrical connectivity.
The WVEproduct line encompasses hundreds of switch and relay types. Among the most popular of these products are:
SENSORS: HOW A VEHICLE THINKS
Over the span of a single mile of high-speed operation, a modern passenger vehicle will make millions of “decisions” affecting engine performance and emissions. These decisions are based on data provided by dozens of sensors tied into the vehicle’s onboard computer systems, which control everything from the amount of the air/fuel mix being fed into the combustion chamber to the deployment of the anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Sensors play integral roles not only in ensuring satisfactory fuel efficiency and emissions, but also protecting the safety of the driver and passengers. And yet many of these sensors operate in hostile conditions involving extreme temperatures, vibration and nearly constant exposure to environmental contaminants.
Selecting a replacement sensor demands attention to quality and performance. The replacement must fit, perform and last at least as well as the original. In some cases, a leading manufacturer such as WVE offers a “better-than-original equipment” alternative that provides OE fit and form combined with a variety of enhancements that address complaints and failures associated with the original component.
WVE Vehicle Electronics is one of the world’s leading suppliers of replacement sensors and other vehicle electronics for virtually all vehicle nameplates. Unlike many other manufacturers, however, WVE doesn’t strive simply to mirror OE fit, form and function; the company’s technical services and engineering teams work hand-in-hand to identify problematic applications that demand better-than-original equipment technologies.
These exclusive WVE innovations include throttle position, DPFE, cam, EGR position, and ABS wheel speed sensors that correct for OE design failures to provide significantly improved performance and reliability.
WVE offers hundreds of sensor designs covering millions of popular late-model and older applications. These products include the following as well as many others:
STARTING/CHARGING SYSTEM: MAINTAINING THE POWER CYCLE
The starting and charging system is virtually transparent to the vehicle owner; with the exception of the common one- or two-second activation of the starter, the system is both silent and invisible – until there’s a malfunction.
Diagnosing a “no-start” situation requires attention to multiple factors beyond the battery, alternator and starter. In fact, many customers wrongly assume that a faulty starter or alternator is at fault when the actual cause is a circuit integrity issue such as corroded wiring and terminals and/or a failed voltage regulator, solenoid, relay or other part.
The key to a successful starting/charging system repair is identifying the root cause before investing time and money in a replacement component. And when a new part is needed, always look to a trusted supplier that offers fully guaranteed, OE quality products.
Modern starting/charging systems encompass dozens of components – and you can rely on WVE for virtually any replacement part required to restore the integrity of the system’s electrical circuit. Each WVE component is manufactured to the highest quality standards for each covered application, ensuring world-class performance and reliability.
OE quality starting/charging system products:
RELAYS: QUALITY IN THE DETAILS
As on-board electronics and driver amenities continue to proliferate on modern passenger vehicles, the number of electrical relays and other supporting components also increases. Today’s vehicles contain 20 or more relays, serving everything from the air-conditioning system to the windshield wiper motor. The failure of any of these advanced components can cause a variety of problems ranging from driveability complaints (stalling, poor idle, etc.) to a power window that won’t operate.
When selecting a replacement relay, it’s important to demand original equipment fit, form and function so you only need to perform the repair one time. And it’s best to rely on a full-line supplier rather than a company that offers only a limited number of relay types for a few applications. A full line, covering virtually all makes and models, demonstrates the supplier’s leadership in this important product category.
WVE Vehicle Electronics offers the automotive aftermarket’s most complete line of OE quality replacement relays – in fact, the WVE product range is more than 40 percent larger than the nearest competing line. This means you can find exactly the right part with one call or trip to your nearest WVE provider. WVE offers more than 200 different types of relays, each of which fits and performs just like the original part. A few of these products include: