How to Recognize the Faulty Coolant Temperature Sensor in your Car
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The temperature of the coolant is regulated by a sensor. The coolant temperature sensor uses an electrical resistance to monitor the temperature. Problems with this sensor can cause engine overheating issues and poor fuel economy. See this slideshow to know how to recognize a faulty coolant temperature sensor in your car.
How to Recognize the Faulty Coolant Temperature Sensor in your Car
- 1. How to Recognize the Faulty Coolant Temperature Sensor in your Car?
- 2. Temperature plays an important role in calculating the engine performance.
- 3. Coolant temperature sensor used to monitor the temperature of the engine’s coolant.
- 4. By using electrical resistance, it is measuring the coolant temperature.
- 5. Problems in the sensor can quickly translate into an engine performance issue.
- 6. Here is the list of signs that indicate faulty coolant temperature sensors in cars.
- 8. Problems with the coolant temperature sensor can cause engine overheating issues.
- 9. Failed sensors can send hot signals and result in overheating and misfiring.
- 11. Another problem associated with the failed coolant sensor is lower fuel mileage.
- 12. When it goes bad, send a false signal to the computer and throw off the fuel.
- 14. Issues with the coolant temperature sensor can illuminate the check engine light.
- 15. Computer will set off a check engine light when it detects a problem in the sensor's signal.
- 17. Damaged coolant temperature sensors produce black smoke from the car’s exhaust.
- 18. Failed sensors can send a cold signal to the computer and cause unnecessary fuel mixture.
- 19. Coolant temperature sensor plays a key role in calculations that affect the engine performance.
- 20. If you suspect any issues in the sensor, inspect it by a professional technician.