Replaced the fuel temp sensor, what causes failure?
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A bad batch of fuel? It seems like they fail enough times that it's noteworthy.
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A little indicator that I remembered: if the tiny torx screws that hold the fuel temp sensor are corroded or other items under the top cover of the pump, then you have a water problem in the fuel.
I had an issue which was traced back to a wire that had rubbed through. On the wiring harness.
I had an issue which was traced back to a wire that had rubbed through. On the wiring harness.
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