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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.
What is knock sensor on Honda s2000?
A knock sensor detects engine knock in the motor(aka pinging, detonation, or uncontrolled explosions. it basically means the motor is about to blow up or potentially could.) the second part to a knock sensor is that it keeps the ignition timing as advanced as possible to make the most power without making engine knock. So if you have a bad knock sensor or have a check engine light form a knock sensor your car will be slower. this is when your car goes into LIMP mode which is basically a preset running condition which is safe for the motor.
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 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.
Why car engine knock?
You probably have bad rings in at least one of your pistons.
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.
Why does my engine knock every time I start my car?
Some cars will knock for th first minute or so on a cold start until the oil starts to circulate through the engine
If knock sensor is broke off can you drive or does it have to be replaced?
You can drive the car but if the engine should ping (knock) under load, the knock sensor won't be able to tell the computer to retard the timing. Excessive pinging can damage internal engine parts.
Why does your car make a knocking sound when you drive?
Could be a rod knock. Your bearings slipping in the engine.
When the car indicates to change the knock sensor what does this mean?
The knock sensor has failed and you need to replace it with a new one in order for the check engine light to go out.
Where is the knock sensor located 1998 Toyota Camry?
Knock sensor is located in the wall of the engine block facing the firewall. You have lift the car if you want to reach it.
Is the knock sensor really needed the car runs fine except for the service engine light stays on?
It really depends upon the car. But the basic function is this: What the knock sensor does is if there is a knock being created by the engine, the knock sensor picks it up, and sends a signal the the computer telling it that there is a knock. The computer then calculates what to do in means of how much fuel should go in or how much air should go in. The right amount of both will get rid of the knock, and the computer will then keep the settings made the same. Without a knock sensor, the check engine light will come on, and the computer won't be able to make the engine function properly. Therefore slowly ruining the engine. Yes, they are expensive, but they are worth it, in the long run.
