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Yes. Especially if your car has electronic cooling fans. The coolant sensor signals the computer to turn the fans on when the engine is getting warm. The computer also retards the engine ignition timing and increases/decreases the air fuel mixture to preserve the engine. And if the coolant senor is not working, then the computer cannot tell you when to stop the car before the engine blows.
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Will a bad heat sensor cause your Chevy s10 blazer not to start?
A bad engine temp sensor can do that.
How does a cam sensor go bad can it be due to lack of oil at all?
Engine sensors will only "go bad" from environmental effects. Lack of oil causes excessive heat. Heat can cause cam sensor failure
Can a crankshaft sensor cause your car to over heat?
No, a bad crankshaft sensor would cause the car not to start and run.
1992 Pontiac bonniville engine over heats and quits?
bad thermostat or bad heat gasket
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loss of control over the air and heat
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2001 cadillac catera What would cause a coolant low light although the tank is filled to cold line and the engine is not over heating?
Bad sensor? There is a coolant temp. sensor that goes bad. Mine been on for over a yr doesnt mean it is low....just bad sensor.
Will it hurt engine to drive with bad knock sensor?
Yes it can hurt your engine to drive with a bad knock sensor. The knock sensor should be replaced as soon as possible.
How can you detect a bad coolant temperature sensor?
um when your engine blows smoke out the bonet cos its over heated.
If the crank sensor is bad in a 2002 Chevy truck how does it act?
The starter will crank the engine over but it won't run.
Can a camshaft sensor make a car not crank at all?
No, the engine will still crank over but will not start if this sensor is bad because it controls the fuel injection circuit.
Can a bad 02 sensor cause your engine to make a noise?
Not likely. A bad O2 sensor would illuminate the check engine light and the engine performance would suffer.
