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Yes, but it will not pass any emission control tests without repair. Also, the engine probably won't operate at peak fuel efficiency, and will likely produce more pollution.

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Q: Can you run the car with a bad knock sensor?
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Can you run the car with a knock sensor?

Yes, you should always run your vehicle with its Knock sensor.


What are the symptoms of a bad knock sensor and can it damage the engine?

you will have a knock sensor code and the car will run slugish. when a knock sesor code is set its retards the timing so the engine will not detonate. the easyiest way to fix it is relocating the sensor.


What will happen if knock sensor is blown?

If your car would run lean the sensor would not be able to determine that and their could be engine damage.


What happens if you drive the vehicle with a bad knock sensor?

If you run your rig with a bad knock sensor the computer will not be able to tell if or when your engine starts to knock (such as a rod knocking). That is if it isn't already cause the sensor is there for insurance. Make sure the sensor is bad and if so have it replaced asap. It is an expensive job cause you have to remove the intake to get to them (some engines have two under the intake). willyray3


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The engine won't run.


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No, a bad crankshaft sensor would cause the car not to start and run.


How do you do a diagnostic test on a knock sensor circuit for a 2005 Chevy Avalanche 1500 car?

You can run a diagnostic test for the knock sensor, on your 2005 Chevy avalanche, by hooking the engine up to a diagnostic tester.


Will your Xterra run if the knock sensor is out?

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Any way to temporarily repair plug for Knock sensor on 1993 Chevy blazer k1500 to get it to start to get it home?

You have another problem other then the knock sensor if the engine will not start and run. A knock sensor will not cause the engine not to run.


What happens if you put regular unleaded fuel in a Volkswagen Passat the takes premium fuel?

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Will a knock sensor make your 95 cavalier not run?

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