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What problems do the knock sensor indicate?
The knock sensor detects spark knock or ping.
Will the knock sensor cause the car not to start?
No it will not. The knock sensor is used to adjust the timing.
Can knock sensor cause spark knock?
yes when it is not working properly
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 old plugs cause a knock sensor code?
No it will not.
Could a anti knock sensor that is unplugged or defective cause problems with the 305 motor starting?
No, a faulty knock sensor will cause a code 43 normally. check for spark, diconnect a wire from a plug, install a plug in the wire, lay it on something metal, have an assistant crank the motor and watch for spark...
What can happen if a knock sensor is bad?
the motor could pre-detonate or "knock" that can cause damage
Can a defective knock sensor cause bad mileage?
Yep.
Would a knock sensor cause the engine to run rich?
No it will not.
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.
Will a knock sensor make your 95 cavalier not run?
No it will not cause it not to run.
What is knock sensor?
A knock sensor is a device that senses detonation. Detonation occurs in the engine when the fuel begins to burn prematurely; it can cause substantial damage to the engine.
