What are the effects of a faulty sensor on a car, and can it still be driven?
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It is recommended not to drive if the sensor is faulty. Effects of a damaged sensor on the vehicle: The impact of a faulty sensor on a car is that if the oxygen sensor malfunctions or is damaged, it will not have much effect on the vehicle's operation in the short term. However, if you continue driving, it often leads to other issues such as carbon buildup, clogged catalytic converter, and engine knocking. Symptoms of oxygen sensor failure: When the front oxygen sensor fails, the ECU cannot obtain information about the oxygen concentration in the exhaust pipe, thus unable to provide feedback control on the mixture's concentration. This results in increased fuel consumption and exhaust pollution, and the engine may exhibit symptoms like unstable idling, misfires, and surging.