Hello I owm a nissan altima 3.5L v6, and I ripped the wire for a sensor, How...

[m23#one]

...important is tha sensor? The sensor is VTC solinoid Variable timing control solinoid, what does this sensor do? I ripped the wire by accident; now the check engine soon light in side the car is on, I wanna know if I dont replace this sensor will it ruin my car? Also, what does this sensor do?

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[webbie]

The variable timing sensor in newer engines is used to adjust the timing. The circuit is crucial to fuel mileage. It will advance/retard the spark and/or injector timing to make the engine run better and thus attain better fuel mileage. My recommendation is to replace or repair the wire as soon as possible.