Could be the Throttle Positioning Sensor or the Idle Air Control Valve
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The knock sensor, in your 1997 Chevrolet Lumina, can be found on the front of the engine. The knock sensor is near the top of the engine.
Sure, its the sameengine
the back
under the engine on the passenger side.
Car won't start
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.
passenger side dashboard on side
In front of the engine cross support on the left side in the engine compartment. As you face the engine. Black cover. Snaps up.
The firing order for the Chevrolet Lumina APV is 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. This is for the 3.1 Liter engine.
A 3.1 Chevrolet engine in a 1994 lumina
The 1999 Chevy Lumina 3.1 liter engine crankshaft position sensor is located on the back of the crankshaft. A diagram can be obtained from most Chevrolet dealerships.