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Darwin Daly Posted on Jan 18, 2020
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2014 mxz 600 temp light coming on, losing power but not overheating. Idles high when resting. Was thinking either temperature sensor or computer related? Just looking for some input b4 taking apart.

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: 1994 s10 service engine soon light

Have you had the truck scanned for codes? If so, what was the code, codes? Why did you replaced those listed parts. Can you hear any hissing noise coming from the engine or engine compartment?

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alex metro

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  • Posted on Oct 15, 2008

SOURCE: my obd2 is showing me a code p0118 engine coolant temperature circut high input

d220d27.jpg this is the coolant temp sensor, it sends a signal to the engine ECU
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this is the temp sending unit. it sends a signal to the gauge on the instrument panel.
this is what you need to get to fix your temp gauge.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 14, 2009

SOURCE: check engine light on.code is po113.sensor 1 circuit high input

If the only code you have is a P0113 then the answer to your question is no it can not be the oxygen sensor. P0113 indicates that the IAT sensor is reading at -46 deg F. With the computer thinking it is that cold it will need lots of fuel,cold air is more dense and com-pack so more molecules of oxygen and therefore needs more fuel to keep correct air/fuel ratio.
Do you have a way to measure voltage across the sensor?
You should have about 5V coming into the sensor and around 1.5 to 3.0V(depending on the temp) leaving it.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 23, 2009

SOURCE: Code P0118 on Audi A4 - Related to Ignition Coil Problem?

Hi, the sensor on the engine (right at the rear end of the cylinder head) has two separate outputs. One drives the temperature gauge and the other provides data for the engine control unit. The output for the engine control unit is almost certainly faulty and the sensor will need to be replaced. It isn't an expensive item and's not time consuming to replace (1/2 hr) - so you could ask Audi to do it for you when they replace the ignition coils.
Hope that helps Matt..

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 29, 2010

SOURCE: 1999 volvo s70 overheating

Well My car I changed the head, and the head gasket. The gauge says the engine is overheating, but it is not true, the coolant is perfectly normal and no hose is inflating or whatsoever but the fan is always running.. You can blow your head or head gasket because the sensor is faulty ???!!!! Please I need an answer because I'm using my car for a couple of days even if it says its overheating ( It is not really overheating there probably is a faulty sensor.. ) but i'll stop using it if you can blow you head gasket because of a faulty sensor... !!!

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The transmission temperature warning light coming on in your 2005 Dodge Dakota 3.7 4WD can indicate several potential issues, and it's good that you've already checked the fluid and found it to be in good condition. There are a few possibilities to consider:

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Hooking up a factory or professional scan tool an looking at coolant temp sensor data PID'S ( parameters) in engine sensor data . What's the coolant temp. sensor reporting to the PCM/ECM . Also checking with a Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer

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The powertrain computer turns the fans on through the cooling fan relays, based on information from the coolant temperature sensor. The fans will only come on when the coolant temp. is pretty high-varies by manufacturer, but it is over 200 degrees, some as much as 230 degrees. So the fans will not come on when engine is started, but they should come on before the engine overheats. You should have them checked. Also find out if the temp. gauge sending unit is separate and different from the coolant temperature sensor-on most cars, they are separate, maybe not on yours?
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