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engine coolant temp. sensor

Old Apr 29, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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engine coolant temp. sensor

does a bad temp sensor make a car stall frequently and would it decrease my gas mileage
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 03:59 PM
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Yes, and probably.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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there are two different temp sensors for the 95 maxima which is the correct one
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Refer back to the ECU for codes for further information.
Old Apr 29, 2007 | 05:36 PM
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yes, i will tell you from experience. i thought it was my MAF, so I replaced that and nothing changed. i read up on the org and concluded it was the coolant temp sensor. i bought a new replacement from ebay, replaced it, and it righted itself. once you replace the sensor, make sure you reset the ecu. hope this helps!
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my car had a bad coolant temp sensor, the car stalled, turned off randomly, and had a bad as **** gas milage so you should change it if it is bad.
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im defenitly getting all of the above, gas mileage went from about 310 miles on a full tank of gas to like 230-240. my car also turns of randomly when at a complete stop oh and at times its hard to get started
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my car also turns of randomly when at a complete stop oh and at times its hard to get started
Yep, thats the one
Old Apr 30, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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replaced the sensor today and the car already feels better, it seems to be running a little bit smoother and hasnt stalled....yet. it was worth the $25
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