How to Determine if the Coolant Temperature Sensor is Damaged?
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Methods to determine if the coolant temperature sensor is damaged include: 1. The temperature gauge needle does not move or points to the highest position; 2. Difficulty starting the engine when cold; 3. The engine speed cannot increase even when the accelerator is fully pressed. Ways to test if the coolant temperature sensor is damaged are: 1. Use a hairdryer to heat the coolant temperature sensor and measure the resistance with a multimeter—no change in resistance indicates a damaged sensor; 2. Use a diagnostic tool to test the sensor when the engine is cold. The coolant temperature sensor is an electronic component in the car's electrical system. If it fails, it cannot be repaired and must be replaced. The functions of the coolant temperature sensor are: 1. Increasing fuel injection volume at low temperatures; 2. Delaying the ignition timing at high temperatures to prevent knocking; 3. Converting coolant temperature into an electrical signal and inputting it into the ECU.