just curios as to where a knock sensor would b located on a 95 vw golf gti 2.0
A knock sensor is located in a specific area on the block or cylinder head in order to sense spark knock occuring and send a signal to the ECM to retard the timing. Relocating the knock sensor would defeat its purpose.
The circuit 1 knock sensor would be located on the lower right side of the engine block (passenger side). You will need to drain the coolant from the radiator and be prepared for the passenger side of the block to drain coolant when the knock sensor is removed. After you disconnect the electrical connection to the knock sensor, the knock sensor simply unthreads from the block counterclockwise. Apply a thread sealant to the threads of the new sensor and install, no need to over tighten, this is a tapered pipe thread.
Knock sensors can be a pain to get to (located under the intake manifold) combined with being fairly cheap, it would be better just to put a new one on by the time you get to it. If you have a code indicating the knock sensor is bad just replace it and save yourself a headache.
I have a 240 and with the knock sensor unplugged it will still start so I would have to say no.
If just the knock sensor need to be replaced. I would say no more than $150.00
No. It only senses engine vibration/knock.
If a knock sensor was bad, the check engine light would be illuminated and the code(s) set would indicate so.
No it will not.
On a typical 4-cylinder 626, the starter motor is located on the lower end of the engine, to the right of the transaxle (removal would require raising the vehicle and properly securing it with appropriate jack stands). On a typical v6 626, the starter motor is located beneath the throttle position sensor, knock sensor, distributor, and other electrical connectors that interfere with the proper removal. acc083
There are 2 of them, and they are under neith the intake manifold. You will have to remove the intake to get to them. This would be the 6.0L engine.
The knock sensor is located in the block, under the intake manifold. You have to basically remove the top end of the engine to get to it. The pigtail which connects the sensor to the harness is usually the culprit. It is notorious for failing but after spending all the time and money for gaskets I would recommend replacing the sensor as well.