Generally when your flubbing your duggan, you should put some oil in that mawfuc*er.
It is located on the engine block on the opposite side of the exhaust manifold to the right of the starter unit.
In a 1996 Toyota Tercel, the knock sensor is typically located on the engine block, near the intake manifold. It is usually positioned towards the rear of the engine, mounted on the cylinder head or engine block itself. To access it, you may need to remove some components, such as the intake manifold or other obstructing parts. Always refer to a service manual for specific details related to your vehicle.
engine bay
No, it will not cause the engine to knock.
A knocking sound in your Toyota Tercel's engine could indicate several issues, such as low oil levels, worn bearings, or detonation (knocking) due to poor fuel quality. It may also be a sign of engine wear or damage, such as a failing piston or connecting rod. It's important to check the oil level and quality first, and if the knocking persists, have a mechanic diagnose the problem to prevent further damage.
If you have the 7MGE engine: Then the knock sensor is screwed into the engine block, directly underneath the intake manifold.
Knock sensor is attached to the engine side facing the firewall. It's not easy to reach.
right hand side of the engine near the alternator bolted to the block
NO, but it will cause bad engine performance
No it will not.
It should be in the side of the engine facing the firewall.
The "knock sensors" for the Avalon 3.0 are facing the firewall on the engine block just below the cylinder head ,their are two knock sensors .