possible low oil
your knock sensor could need to be replaced
a lot of times its your timing belt, if its more of a knock its could be a rod knock
It's time for a new engine.
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.
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.
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.
No. It only senses engine vibration/knock.
It is located on the side of the engine block. If you have a code for a knock sensor and you have a noise in the engine, it will set the code. That does not mean that the sensor is bad. They very rarely give problems.
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.