What are the symptoms of a faulty car temperature sensor?
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Symptoms of a faulty car temperature sensor: 1. When the car's temperature sensor is damaged, the engine will overheat, and a yellow coolant temperature warning light will appear on the dashboard to alert the driver to check it; 2. After the car's temperature sensor is damaged, the car may also experience difficulty starting when cold, because the car will determine that the engine oil and coolant temperatures are too low, preventing normal operation, making it hard to start the engine. The car temperature sensor controls the temperature of the engine oil and coolant, helping the engine run more efficiently. When the car temperature sensor is damaged, the normal operation of the engine will be affected, potentially leading to engine overheating. In such cases, it is necessary to promptly repair or replace the car's temperature sensor.
I've been driving for twenty years and have seen many cases of faulty temperature sensors. The symptoms are quite obvious: the coolant temperature gauge on the dashboard stops moving and always shows a low temperature, but the engine feels unusually hot; starting the car becomes particularly difficult, especially in cold weather, with severe engine shaking; the cooling fan may either run erratically or not at all, leading to engine overheating; fuel consumption spikes noticeably, costing several extra dollars per hundred kilometers. Behind these symptoms lies a faulty sensor causing the computer to misjudge the temperature, leading to improper control of the cooling system and fuel injection. I must say, if not detected early, this can easily cause cylinder scoring or even more severe damage. Now I make it a habit to regularly check my car and fix any abnormalities immediately.
