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If your car would run lean the sensor would not be able to determine that and their could be engine damage.
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What can happen if you install a different knock sensor than called for?
what will happen if you install a knock sensor that isn't called for that make & madel
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.
How does a knock sensor work?
A knock sensor is a piezoelectric device that senses the knocks produced in the engine. The knock sensor tells de computer to retard the timing in order to prevent piston damage and/or blown head gaskets.
What can happen if a knock sensor is bad?
the motor could pre-detonate or "knock" that can cause damage
Would a blown head gasket make a motor knock?
yes but if it is a blown head gasket it will make it miss and put steam and some water out the tell pipe if its not doing these things then check your anti knock sensor
Does a 94 integra have a knock sensor?
LS does not have a knock sensor. GSR does have a knock sensor
How does a knock sensor operate?
A knock sensor is a pezio electric device that adjusts ignition timing to optimize emissions and fuel economy. It measures the "knocks" that happen when timing is too early or late.
What problems do the knock sensor indicate?
The knock sensor detects spark knock or ping.
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 anti-knock sensor on a 2003 Chevy Avalanche?
you mean knock sensor
Where is the knock sensor located for a 2005 Kia Rio?
knock sensor location
