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it reads if your motor is knocking. say bad rod bearings or loose valves. it will kick your check engine light on if it reads knock from the motor.
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How does a modern engine management with a knock control system react to engine knock?
This is controlled by a knock sensor.
Where is the knock sensor on a 2001 Subaru Forester?
The knock sensor is located near the idle air control solenoid valve on a 2001 Subaru Forester. The knock sensor is responsible for sensing vibrations caused by engine knock.
Chevy trouble code 43?
Electronic spark control is not receiving sinal from knock sensor Try replacing knock sensor
What is a knock sensor on a 3800 series 2 supercharged motor?
The knock sensor detects spark knock (aka ping), sends that signal to the engine control module (ECM), the ECM retards the timing until the spark knock stops.
Does a 94 integra have a knock sensor?
LS does not have a knock sensor. GSR does have a knock sensor
What is the function of a knock sensor on a 1991 4.3 s10?
The function of the knock sensor ob a sensor on a 1991 4.3 s10 is to provide the computer the position of the crank shaft to give it the right information to get correct timing. That would be the crank position sensor. The knock sensor monitors the engine for spark knock (ping) so the ECM (Engine Control Module) can retard the timing to eliminate it.
What problems do the knock sensor indicate?
The knock sensor detects spark knock or ping.
Does a knock sensor and water pump work together?
No, the knock sensor helps the engine computer control ignition timing. The water pump pumps coolant through the engine, heater, and radiator.
Does a knock sensor have to be replaced?
Yes, it helps the engine control computer monitor and adjust the timing
Where is knock sensor on 99 pathfinder?
Where is the knock sensor for a 99 pathfinder
How do you change a knock sensor on 1998 Subaru Outback?
that the knock sensor does
Where is the knock sensor located for a 2005 2500HD sierra 6.0 liter?
A knock sensor is a low voltage sensor that sends information to the ecm, and then the ecm makes changes in order to try and control the knocking. In my experience all knock sensors are located on the engine somewhere because that's where the knocking occours.
