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Yes, bad spark plugs can potentially cause a knock sensor code. Faulty spark plugs may lead to misfiring or incomplete combustion, which can create abnormal engine vibrations and noise. These conditions might trigger the knock sensor to detect false signals of engine knocking, resulting in a stored code. Thus, while bad spark plugs are not the direct cause of a knock sensor code, they can contribute to conditions that lead to its activation.
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Can knock sensor cause spark knock?
yes when it is not working properly
Can worn spark plugs cause engine knock?
Worn spark plugs would cause mis-firing or non firing cylinders, both are no good for the engine, replacing the plugs may stop the knock (Could also be a different problem) But you should replace spark plugs as soon as possible.
When accelerating it stalls and it begins to knock louder as your driving why?
2001 Honda accord it might be the crankshaft sensor or the knock sensor you might have to check the spark plugs too
What problems do the knock sensor indicate?
The knock sensor detects spark knock or ping.
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.
Will the knock sensor make the smoke?
No. The knock sensor's purpose is to detect spark knock (pinging) and send a signal to the ECM to temporally retard the timing until the spark knock stops.
What is the 2002 avalanche knock sensor?
The knock sensor sends a voltage pulse to the computer whenever it detects the vibrations caused by metal, such as the conditions caused by the spark knock. When the knock sensor sends a voltage pulse, the computer retards the timingin an effort to stop the spark knock.
Why is there no fire to the spark plugs in a 1997 Sebring?
Check the distributor. That is the most likely cause, or the crankshaft sensor.
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 is a knock sensor on a 3800 series 2 supercharged motor?
The knock sensor detects spark knock (aka ping), sends that signal to the engine control module (ECM), the ECM retards the timing until the spark knock stops.
Can spark plugs cause engine to run lean?
Yes. It happened to me when I used the wrong spark plugs on my celica. If you're using the correct spark plugs and its still running lean it could be an in take leak, faulty maf sensor, dirty fuel filter or injectors.
Would a bad o2 sensor cause spark plugs to foul in a very short time?
Yes it can. If the sensor sends a false reading it can cause the pcm to over fuel the engine.
