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Water sensor malfunction
Detects water in fuel to ensure smooth engine performance.
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Typical consequences
If this defect is detected, it may lead to the following problems:
- Malfunction of the vehicle electronics
Function of the water sensor
The main task of the water sensor is to detect water in the fuel system.Typically, this sensor is mainly used in diesel vehicles, although there are also a small number of gasoline vehicles where a water sensor is used.
Normally, the sensor is installed inside the fuel filter.From there, it measures the water content and passes the information on to the engine control unit. Depending on how much water is present, the level of the output signal changes. This signal is then processed and interpreted by the engine control unit.