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No it will not. The knock sensor is used to adjust the timing.
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Could a bad knock sensor cause your car not to start?
No all it is is basically a microphone to monitor for noise-nothing to do with the engine running.
Can a bad knock sensor cause your car to shutoff?
yes, it is protecting the motor from damage.
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 a speed sensor cause car not to start?
cam or crank sensor
Can a crankshaft sensor cause your car to over heat?
No, a bad crankshaft sensor would cause the car not to start and run.
Can you run the car with a knock sensor?
Yes, you should always run your vehicle with its Knock sensor.
What problem could the knock sensor cause on your car?
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.
Does a crank sensor cause your car to not start at all?
Yes
Can the crankshaft position sensor cause the car to not start?
Yes.
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.
If your knock sensor is bad what will your car do?
Ping.
Can a bad crankshaft sensor cause a2.3ford not to crank?
A bad crankshaft sensor on a 2.3 Ford may cause the car to not start. A bad crankshaft sensor can crank, just not start.
