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The Purpose Of The Sensor Is To Allow You To Get A Higher Gear Ratio When It Is Engaged Sort Of Like A Gear Higher Than Overdrive. The Purpose Is To Allow Better Gas Milage. When It Goes Bad Just Unplug It. It Will Not Hurt The Car. God Bless

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