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Recently my dummy light came on and I am showing a code 15 which after looking it up its related to my coolant temp sensor low which from what I understand tells the ECM how to adjust to the current temperature in the engine cooling system.
My question is as follows. Would having a code 15 in anyway tell the ECM to compensate is too throw/increase fuel pressure in any way thereby causing detonation? This was how it was explained to me by an engine builder but I wanted to get you feedback to see if there is validity to it.
Prior to replacing the faulty sensor I did notice my engine was idling between 1000-1400 RPM's at idle and i could smell the exhaust was pretty rich. When I'd put the car under boost I could see black puffs of black smoke. Also, on some occasions during startup the engine would flood with fuel.
I replaced the sensor last night and now the car idles between 800-900RPM
Would a faulty coolant temp sensor be the culprit for all the issues mentioned above?
Thanks in advance for your time and input.
Recently my dummy light came on and I am showing a code 15 which after looking it up its related to my coolant temp sensor low which from what I understand tells the ECM how to adjust to the current temperature in the engine cooling system.
My question is as follows. Would having a code 15 in anyway tell the ECM to compensate is too throw/increase fuel pressure in any way thereby causing detonation? This was how it was explained to me by an engine builder but I wanted to get you feedback to see if there is validity to it.
Prior to replacing the faulty sensor I did notice my engine was idling between 1000-1400 RPM's at idle and i could smell the exhaust was pretty rich. When I'd put the car under boost I could see black puffs of black smoke. Also, on some occasions during startup the engine would flood with fuel.
I replaced the sensor last night and now the car idles between 800-900RPM
Would a faulty coolant temp sensor be the culprit for all the issues mentioned above?
Thanks in advance for your time and input.