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What are the effects of a damaged ambient temperature sensor?

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LeahFitz

07/25/25 6:07am

Different automotive temperature sensors can cause various impacts when damaged. The following sections explain: 1. Intake Air Temperature Sensor: If the intake air temperature sensor malfunctions or is damaged, the engine will not be able to accurately calculate the fuel injection amount, resulting in either too rich or too lean air-fuel mixtures. This can lead to difficulties in starting, unstable idling, shaking, or black smoke emissions, affecting the engine's performance. 2. Coolant Temperature Sensor: If the coolant temperature sensor malfunctions or is damaged, the engine will not be able to regulate the water temperature promptly, leading to insufficient cooling. This may cause overheating, cylinder scuffing, difficulties in starting when cold, unstable idling, shaking, poor acceleration, and when the engine is hot, the engine warning light may stay on, and the cooling fan may stop working.

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