What Are the Impacts of a Faulty Car Sensor?
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The impacts of a faulty car sensor are as follows: 1. Oxygen Sensor: When the oxygen sensor fails, the ECU cannot obtain information and thus does not know whether the amount of gasoline injected is correct. An inappropriate air-fuel ratio can lead to reduced engine power and increased emissions. 2. Wheel Speed Sensor: The wheel speed sensor primarily collects the car's rotational speed to determine if there are signs of skidding. It is usually installed on the hub of each wheel. Once the sensor is damaged, the ABS will fail. 3. Coolant Temperature Sensor: When the coolant temperature sensor fails, it often displays the temperature signal from when the engine was hot during a cold start. The ECU cannot receive the correct signal and can only supply the engine with a leaner air-fuel mixture. As a result, the engine may be difficult to start when cold and may also experience unstable idle operation and insufficient acceleration power.