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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.
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What can happen if a knock sensor is bad?
the motor could pre-detonate or "knock" that can cause damage
Any way to temporarily repair plug for Knock sensor on 1993 Chevy blazer k1500 to get it to start to get it home?
You have another problem other then the knock sensor if the engine will not start and run. A knock sensor will not cause the engine not to run.
What is the likely cause of code PO327 on inspection report?
Problem with Knock Sensor circuit #1
Will the knock sensor cause the car not to start?
No it will not. The knock sensor is used to adjust the timing.
What sensors cause engine to miss when pulling a hill?
Oxygen Sensor. Or the Knock Sensor. Or you could check the plugs for faults.
Can knock sensor cause spark knock?
yes when it is not working properly
What else could it be if not the knock sensor?
Map Sensor
My 98 camaro is shaking you replaced the plusand wires but the problem contines and the check engine light is on what could be the problem?
bat motor mounts cause the shaking a knock sensor realizing its shaking is the light get new mounts
What does mean if the knock sensor caused the check engine warning?
your knock sensor could need to be replaced
Will old plugs cause a knock sensor code?
No it will not.
What else could cause 96 Pontiac Grand am to startrun few seconds them die?
i have the same problem i got a 96 Pontiac grand am 2.4 4 cylinder great car it could be the knock sensor or fuel pump
When the knock sensor is disconnected what happen to the car?
Nothing will happen to the car if you disconnect the knock sensor. It just will not detect a problem if there happens to be one.
