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What problems do the knock sensor indicate?
The knock sensor detects spark knock or ping.
What problem could the knock sensor cause on your car?
If the knock sensor failed the CEL (Check Engine Light) would be illuminated and the engine may "ping" or "spark knock" under load. Serious "spark knock" can damage the engine if allowed to continue.
Will the knock sensor make the smoke?
No. The knock sensor's purpose is to detect spark knock (pinging) and send a signal to the ECM to temporally retard the timing until the spark knock stops.
What is the 2002 avalanche knock sensor?
The knock sensor sends a voltage pulse to the computer whenever it detects the vibrations caused by metal, such as the conditions caused by the spark knock. When the knock sensor sends a voltage pulse, the computer retards the timingin an effort to stop the spark knock.
Could a anti knock sensor that is unplugged or defective cause problems with the 305 motor starting?
No, a faulty knock sensor will cause a code 43 normally. check for spark, diconnect a wire from a plug, install a plug in the wire, lay it on something metal, have an assistant crank the motor and watch for spark...
What is a knock sensor on a 3800 series 2 supercharged motor?
The knock sensor detects spark knock (aka ping), sends that signal to the engine control module (ECM), the ECM retards the timing until the spark knock stops.
What does a knock sensor for 2006silverdo?
The knock sensor detects spark knock (ping) and sends that info to the ECM. The ECM makes timing adjustments to stop the ping.
Will the knock sensor cause the car not to start?
No it will not. The knock sensor is used to adjust the timing.
What does a knock sensor bank 1 sensor 1 do?
It detects spark knock (ping) then sends a signal to the ECM to retard timing.
Chevy trouble code 43?
Electronic spark control is not receiving sinal from knock sensor Try replacing knock sensor
When knock sensor is bad does that affect the pistons or spark?
It changes the TIMING.
Location of knock sensor on passat?
The knock sensor on a Passat is located on the side of the engine. It is just below the number two cylinder spark plug.
