It would depend on the nature of the failure. Sometimes it will simply stop working; at other times, it might mis-read the temperature and run continuously.
When a thermostat goes bad in a vehicle, it can make your car overheat. It can also make it t where you do not have any heat inside your car.
If it totally dies, the AC unit will not operate. If it is "failing", the unit will not maintain the proper temperatures.
what happens if the transaxle range sensor goes bad?
IF it goes bad it will stick and allow no coolant to pass through it, and the car will subsequently overheat. Just change it out. They are usually under $10
What?
What happens when a 1989 buick reatta fuel filter goes bad?
You probably have a bad water pump or thermostat or both. Is the heater working? If not you have a bad water pump. If it works but is not very warm you have a bad thermostat.
If it's stuck open, no heat. If it's stuck closed, over heat.
When the oxygen sensor goes bad, the check engine light goes on.
motor won't start.
you cant steer
it happened in bonerville