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A knock sensor is a piezoelectric device that senses the knocks produced in the engine. The knock sensor tells de computer to retard the timing in order to prevent piston damage and/or blown head gaskets.
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Does a 94 integra have a knock sensor?
LS does not have a knock sensor. GSR does have a knock sensor
What problems do the knock sensor indicate?
The knock sensor detects spark knock or ping.
Where is knock sensor on 99 pathfinder?
Where is the knock sensor for a 99 pathfinder
How do you change a knock sensor on 1998 Subaru Outback?
that the knock sensor does
Will i damage my car if i don't replace the knock sensor when they need replacing?
the knock sensor cuts the engine out so it won't damage the car if not replaced, the car just won't work.
Where is the knock sensor located for a 2005 Kia Rio?
knock sensor location
Where is the anti-knock sensor on a 2003 Chevy Avalanche?
you mean knock sensor
Where is the knock sensor on a 2005 town and country?
I don't believe it has a knock sensor.
Where is knock sensor located on 94 S-10 2.2L?
Knock sensor = CKP sensor on this vehicle.
What does a car do when the knock sensor is bad?
The knock sensor retards the engine timing when there is a knock or ping detected. This will make the car a little sluggish. It is rare that the knock sensor goes bad.
Does a knock sensor and water pump work together?
No, the knock sensor helps the engine computer control ignition timing. The water pump pumps coolant through the engine, heater, and radiator.
What type of sensor is a knock sensor?
A knock sensor is a piezoresistive sensor whose signal is varied by the amount of force or pressure applied to it.
