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Old 08-16-05, 10:40 AM
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Found a broken sensor... what is it?

Hey,

I found a broken sensor ... can anyone tell me what it is?





This sensor should have 2 tabs on it but one has broken off at the sensor... I guess that explains my check engine light.

So the question is what's it called... what does it do... and where can I get a new one? Will I have to go to the mazda dealership or order it from mazda trix or will I be able to get it at autozone, advance, napa, etc... ?

Thanks,
Rob
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check codes, shouldn't that tell you?
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I might be wrong... but that looks like the air tempurature sensor.

PS. you have a bee in your engine
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It is.
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it is indeed
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So... Will I hurt my engine if I drive around without this sensor?
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No, it won't hurt it. You'll probably notice poor gas mileage/lopey idle/etc, simply because it defaults to a fixed temperature, either find someone with a used one, or buy a new one.
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Originally Posted by eage8
PS. you have a bee in your engine

LMFAO
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Thanks alot everyone!!!

And I'll take care of that dead bee right away...
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Ok I looked through the mazda parts catalog but I cant seem to come up with a part number... any one know the stock mazda part number? Or if autozone/advance autoparts will carry it?

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advance doesnt carry it cuz i checked and i work there..........i bought one from mazda but it cost me 70 bucks.
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