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Can a faulty engine coolan temperature sensor make it seem like your engine is overheating?
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∙ 16y ago
It depends on several different factors ... ... ...
1. Is you engine hotter than usual to the touch?
2. Have you recently changed the coolant?
3. How hard do you drive your car ona scale 1 to 10
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4. Yes a fautly temp sensor can make it seem like it is running hotter
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Why would a 1997 chrysler lhs temperature gauge read hot?
Engine is overheating, faulty gauge, faulty temp sensor......
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What causes heat light to stay on?
A faulty temperature sensor can cause the ECm to think your engine is overheating, this turning the heat light on constantly. You should make sure that your engine isn't in fact overheating though.
If one engine management system temperature sensor is faulty how will it affect the engine and what are the symptoms?
Actually Engine Management systems are sophistication systems for good operation of Engine. May be the cooling control system get affected which leads to overheating of engine.
how to know when water pump is faulty?
loose water pump pulley and overheating engine
Would your engine overheat because of transmission?
No an overheating engine will be due to leaking coolant, a faulty radiator, a faulty water pump, lack of oil or oil that needs to be changed
What would cause gaskets to blow on water pump?
The engine overheating, or a faulty gasket, or problems with hot spots in the engine.
Why is my VW BEETLE temperature light flashing red?
possibly overheating or faulty sensors in cap lid!
Why is the engine temperature light on when the engine is cold?
Likely a faulty coolant temperature sensor. Change the sensor.
What causes a head gasket to crack?
A faulty gasket, overheating of the engine or old age. Or, a combination of any of these causes.
What causes an diesel engine to shut down due to high temperature but engine is cool?
Either a faulty engine temperature sensor or the wiring to it.
What is the solution of the engine overheating?
The solution to engine overheating depends on the underlying cause. Some common causes of engine overheating are low coolant levels a faulty thermostat a broken water pump or a clogged radiator. To determine the cause of the engine overheating you should first check the temperature gauge on the dashboard. If the temperature is rising then the problem is most likely related to the cooling system. To resolve the issue you can take the following steps: Check the coolant reservoir and refill it if necessary. Check the thermostat and replace it if it is faulty. Check the water pump and replace it if it is broken. Check the radiator for any obstructions or clogs and clean them out.If the cooling system is in good working condition and the engine is still overheating then there may be other issues such as a worn out head gasket a problem with the fuel injectors or a worn out timing belt. In such cases it is best to take the car to a mechanic for further diagnosis and repair.
