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the temp sensor opperates the choke flap , and if the sensor is faulty the choke will stay open and make it difficult to start, and on cold mornings some times make it impossible to start

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Q: What is a temperature sensor on a 1997 Subaru Outback and will it shut your car down or make it difficult to start when it is faulty?
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