another (stupid) knock sensor question
08-21-2003, 06:21 PM
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another (stupid) knock sensor question
i need to test my KS but unfortunately its out of the car (as is the rest of the powertrain). how do i go about doing this? is it the sensor itself that goes bad or the harness? it looks pretty silver to me, no evidence of dirt/grime/corrosion...
before the car was taken apart i did bypass the KS and there was no noticeable difference in performance but its since been sitting, moved around (possibly in a not very gentle way), not used...
thanks
before the car was taken apart i did bypass the KS and there was no noticeable difference in performance but its since been sitting, moved around (possibly in a not very gentle way), not used...
thanks
08-21-2003, 10:06 PM
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Originally posted by ljbrew001
The FSM says be very careful not to bump the sensor for whatever that means. When my ks failed it indicated open with my fluke so I suspect the connector is corroded.
The FSM says be very careful not to bump the sensor for whatever that means. When my ks failed it indicated open with my fluke so I suspect the connector is corroded.
08-21-2003, 10:38 PM
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I would say that with the hassle that is required to change this sensor, install a new one now while you can. The recommended procedure is the change both the sensor and harness. Even if the old, good-looking sensor tested good, why take the chance and have it go out soon down the road. Add another five years and go new. Possibly, to enhance the new one's life, you can look into covering it with some high-temperature, insulating RTV to prevent moisture from seeping in.
08-22-2003, 10:18 AM
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Originally posted by DARHAW-MAX
I would say that with the hassle that is required to change this sensor, install a new one now while you can. The recommended procedure is the change both the sensor and harness. Even if the old, good-looking sensor tested good, why take the chance and have it go out soon down the road. Add another five years and go new. Possibly, to enhance the new one's life, you can look into covering it with some high-temperature, insulating RTV to prevent moisture from seeping in.
I would say that with the hassle that is required to change this sensor, install a new one now while you can. The recommended procedure is the change both the sensor and harness. Even if the old, good-looking sensor tested good, why take the chance and have it go out soon down the road. Add another five years and go new. Possibly, to enhance the new one's life, you can look into covering it with some high-temperature, insulating RTV to prevent moisture from seeping in.
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