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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.
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Can a bad knock sensor be responsible for rough shifting?
No, the knock sensor only retards the timing when it detects the engine pinging.
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.
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 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
How does a modern engine management with a knock control system react to engine knock?
This is controlled by a knock sensor.
Ford 4.6 Spark Knock Under load Where is the knock sensor located?
it depends on what engine you have but most of them are a 5.4 or 4.6 or 4.2 and those have the knock sensors under the intake manifold on the passenger side.
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.
Where is the knock sensor in a Isuzu I290?
The knock sesor is located, on your Isuzu 1290, at the front of the engine. The sensor screws into the engine. Wires connect the sensor to the senor light.
Would the knock sensor stop the engine from starting?
No. It only senses engine vibration/knock.
