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Yes, If it has failed the engine computer will either:
A: go into limp mode that will long term cause excess wear on the engine
B: Cause the engine computer to incorrectly set the injection and ignition causing massive damage to the engine starting immediately and in a short time (2000-3000 KM) causing a complete failure.
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What is knock sensor?
A knock sensor is a device that senses detonation. Detonation occurs in the engine when the fuel begins to burn prematurely; it can cause substantial damage to the engine.
What is a knock sensor?
A knock sensor is a device that senses detonation. Detonation occurs in the engine when the fuel begins to burn prematurely; it can cause substantial damage to the engine.
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 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.
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.
How important is it to fix a damaged knock sensor?
Allowing an engine to ping excessively can do serious damage.
Does the engine on a 2003 impala knock in the top of the motor if the knock sensor is bad?
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.
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.
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.
Will it hurt engine to drive with bad knock sensor?
Yes it can hurt your engine to drive with a bad knock sensor. The knock sensor should be replaced as soon as possible.
Where is the knock sensor for a 2006 dodge charger?
The 2006 Dodge charger knock sensor is located on the back of the engine. The knock sensor will be near the bottom of the engine cover.
