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It retards / slows the engine timing up when it detects an engine knock / pining noise like bad fuel are valve noise.
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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.
Will the knock sensor make the engine die?
No.
Will a knock sensor make your van not idle?
The knock sensor is a passive device that has no effect on engine idle.
What does a car do when the knock sensor is bad?
The knock sensor retards the engine timing when there is a knock or ping detected. This will make the car a little sluggish. It is rare that the knock sensor goes bad.
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.
Where to find knock sensor in a 1997 Chevy Lumina?
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.
Where is the knock sensor on a 4x4 1991 Ford Explorer?
There is no "knock sensor" on a 4.0L engine
Can a crank sensor make engine knock?
No it will not. Has nothing to do with engine knocking. You need to define the word KNOCK. Need to ask your question again. THANK YOU.
How does a modern engine management with a knock control system react to engine knock?
This is controlled by a knock sensor.
Does the engine knock with a bad knock sensor?
NO it will not. If you have a knocking sound then you have trouble inside of the engine.
Will a bad knock sensor prevent an engine from shifting?
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.
