{"product_id":"jk4a-5l239-ca-genuine-cummins®-particulate-metter-sensor","title":"JK4A-5L239-CA | Genuine Ford® Particulate Metter Sensor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA particulate sensor \u003cstrong\u003eJK4A-5L239-CA \u003c\/strong\u003e(also called a particle sensor or dust sensor) is a device that detects and measures tiny particles (called particulate matter or PM) in the air. These particles can include dust, smoke, pollen, soot, or other small airborne pollutants. Particulate Metter Sensor For Ford F250, F350, F450, F550, Transit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e: JK4A-5L239-CA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacture\/Brand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Ford\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits JK4A-5L239-CA \u003c\/strong\u003eFor \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord F-250 Super Duty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015–2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7L Power Stroke Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord F-350 Super Duty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015–2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7L Power Stroke Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord F-450 Super Duty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015–2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7L Power Stroke Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord F-550 Super Duty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015–2017\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.7L Power Stroke Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord Transit Mk8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2014–2020\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiesel applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurpose of using JK4A-5L239-CA:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Health and Safety Monitoring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetects harmful particles like \u003cstrong\u003ePM2.5\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ePM10\u003c\/strong\u003e that can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorsen asthma or respiratory issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCause cardiovascular problems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead to long-term health risks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in \u003cstrong\u003ehomes\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eschools\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eoffices\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ehospitals\u003c\/strong\u003e to ensure safe breathing air\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Air Purifier Control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllows air purifiers to \u003cstrong\u003eautomatically adjust fan speed\u003c\/strong\u003e based on real-time air quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproves energy efficiency and purification effectiveness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. Environmental Monitoring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracks air pollution levels in \u003cstrong\u003ecities\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eindustrial zones\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003econstruction sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports \u003cstrong\u003eregulatory compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epublic health alerts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4. Smart Homes and IoT Devices\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated into \u003cstrong\u003esmart thermostats\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eair quality monitors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnables data logging, mobile alerts, and automation (e.g., turn on fan if PM2.5 is high)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5. Industrial and Workplace Safety\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetects particle emissions from \u003cstrong\u003emachinery\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eproduction lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003echemical processes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsures worker safety and protects sensitive equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e6. Vehicle Cabin Air Monitoring\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMonitors air inside vehicles (especially electric or high-end cars)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivates filtration when pollution levels rise outside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e7. Research and Data Collection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed in environmental or health studies to collect air quality data over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps model pollution trends and evaluate interventions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns of a Bad Particulate Metter Sensor JK4A-5L239-CA\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e1. Constant or Unchanging Readings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensor always shows \u003cstrong\u003every low\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003every high\u003c\/strong\u003e PM values, regardless of actual air conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExample: It always reads \"0 µg\/m³\" or stays stuck at \"999 µg\/m³\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e2. Erratic or Fluctuating Readings\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSudden spikes or drops without any real cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInconsistent data, even in a stable environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e3. No Output or Communication Errors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo data output at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensor not recognized by the microcontroller or software.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial output shows errors or garbage values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e4. Slow or No Response to Pollution Sources\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDoesn't react to smoke, incense, dust, or outdoor air changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou expose it to visible pollution (like cigarette smoke), but the readings barely change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5. Unusual Noise or Smell\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuzzing sounds, burning smell, or heating from the sensor (rare but possible hardware failure).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e6. Short Sensor Lifespan\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome sensors have a limited lifespan (e.g., ~8,000 hours for cheaper models).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it's old or used continuously for months or years, degradation is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e7. Condensation or Dust Inside Sensor\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoisture or excessive dust can block the laser or photodiode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensor may need cleaning or replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Manufacturer – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eFord:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord\u003c\/strong\u003e is an American automotive brand founded in 1903 by Henry Ford. It is known for revolutionizing the auto industry with assembly line production, making cars affordable for the masses. 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