Can You Still Drive with a Faulty Sensor?

[McAustin]

You can still drive with a faulty sensor, but it is advisable not to. The main reasons are: 1. Sensors serve as crucial intermediaries connecting the transmission and the car's engine, as well as regulating the vehicle's speed. Without sensors, the engine's RPM cannot be properly transmitted to the car's computer chip. 2. This means the transmission cannot self-adjust torque, and if it fails to adjust, the transmission cannot operate optimally, accelerating its wear and tear. Extended content: Explanation of when the car sensor warning light comes on: 1. Not all instances of the engine warning light coming on mean you cannot drive. If the engine warning light is on but there are no unusual noises in the engine compartment, no other abnormal alerts on the dashboard, the vehicle's power is unaffected, and the transmission shifts gears normally, you can continue driving to a 4S shop for further diagnosis, as issues like intake or exhaust can also trigger the engine warning light. 2. This commonly referred to yellow engine warning light is also known as the fuel injection system fault light. As long as there are no significant abnormalities in engine power or sound, you can continue driving because the ECU has a default error program. 3. If one of the many sensors fails, to ensure the engine continues operating normally, the ECU will use pre-set backup parameters to replace the faulty sensor's parameters, preventing the vehicle from breaking down.