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Can a defective knock sensor cause bad mileage?
Yep.
What does the knock sensor do?
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.
What does the engine knock sensor do?
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.
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.
What does knock sensor do on a 1989 Toyota 4 runner v 6?
When engine starts to ping there can be damage internally in the engine. The knock sensor determines that the engine is pinging internally, due to certain vibrations it picks up. It relays this information to the onboard computer. The computer then changes the fuel timing to the injectors, sometimes cutting it in half, so the damage is slowed and giving you time to repair the problem. That is a simplified version af a process. What you feel is a lack of power when you step on the gas. Some loss of gas mileage depending on your load.
Engine check light comes on and computer reads knock sensor?
You need to test/replace the knock sensor. ireplaced it already.
How does knocking takes place in engine?
Spark knock is the result of pre-ignition. Bearing knock is the result of worn main or connecting rod bearings. Either one can do internal damage to the engine.
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.
Why does my 2001 Jeep Wrangler send a Knock sensor code when hooked to a computer since it doesn't have a knock sensor?
You better check that, because mos
What is the function of the knock sensor on the Lexus ES 300?
The knock sensor allows the computer to adjust the engine timing for maximum advance and fuel economy.
How does a knock sensor work?
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.
95 mystique code225 no knockwhat do you check to repair?
Do you mean the knock sensor? It's a device that detects engine knock so that the computer can retard the timing. If the knock sensor isn't functioning, it could be a connector or the sensor.
