Several things could be causing that, but a typical "engine knock" usually signifies the need for a replacement engine, or a complete overhaul of the engine. I would recommend a replacement, and I would go with a Jasper product if you can. I work for an automotive repair shop, and we install dozens of them every year, and we have never had a single problem with them. They are definitely worth the money.
There are some engines that will "KNOCK" if the wrong oil filter is used but in most cases the engine must be disassembled and repaired
The knock sensor just advances and retards the engine timing only. If there is a noise in the engine then you have engine are valve train problems. The knock sensor will not make the engine knock.
Your alternator maybe bad
Cold engine knock that goes away after warmup is usually piston slap. Worn pistons worn cylinder bores, wrong oil (too light) on a high mileage engine.
This is controlled by a knock sensor.
I have a recent engine knock on my 91 escort started out intermittant. I have a recent engine knock on my 91 escort started out intermittant.
knocking as in spark knock? or engine knock? spark knock is adjusted through a knock sensor via ignition timing. eng. knock is due to brg. knock as in low oil pressure or sluge in engine or just a tired motor
NO it will not. If you have a knocking sound then you have trouble inside of the engine.
No. It only senses engine vibration/knock.
Severe spark knock (pinging) can damage the engine. Knock sensors detect spark knock (pinging) in the engine. They send that info to the ECM (Engine Control Module). The ECM makes temporary adjustments in engine timing to eliminate the spark knock.
A bad knock sensor would illuminate the check engine light and allow the engine to ping (spark knock). The engine doesn't shift, the transmission shifts.
And engine knock is normally caused but I worn crankshaft bearing or rod bearing.