It reads the vibrations that result from the ignition of the air fuel mixture in the engine. The computer uses that information to calculate proper ignition timing.
The knock sensor just advances and retards the engine timing only. If there is a noise in the engine then you have engine are valve train problems. The knock sensor will not make the engine knock.
Yes it can hurt your engine to drive with a bad knock sensor. The knock sensor should be replaced as soon as possible.
The 2006 Dodge charger knock sensor is located on the back of the engine. The knock sensor will be near the bottom of the engine cover.
The knock sensor, in your 1997 Chevrolet Lumina, can be found on the front of the engine. The knock sensor is near the top of the engine.
There is no "knock sensor" on a 4.0L engine
This is controlled by a knock sensor.
NO it will not. If you have a knocking sound then you have trouble inside of the engine.
A bad knock sensor would illuminate the check engine light and allow the engine to ping (spark knock). The engine doesn't shift, the transmission shifts.
The knock sesor is located, on your Isuzu 1290, at the front of the engine. The sensor screws into the engine. Wires connect the sensor to the senor light.
No. It only senses engine vibration/knock.
The knock sensor is located on top of the engine block underneath the intake.
The knock sensor is located on the side of the engine block near the bellhousing