Disable knock sensor for $1 (CAD) :)
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Disable knock sensor for $1 (CAD) :)
I disabled my knock sensor by disconnecting the harness and installing a 5 cent 10k (I think) ohm resistor. I figured that at 300,000 km and dealer asking $150 Canadian bucks for the sensor, it was worth it. I always use high octane anyway, don't lug my car in a high gear and know how to drive a 5spd.
Now if only I can find a cheap fix for that dang noisy tranny bearing or the ****** BOSE cd player or that rust under my spoiler or blah..blah...
Now if only I can find a cheap fix for that dang noisy tranny bearing or the ****** BOSE cd player or that rust under my spoiler or blah..blah...
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Re: Disable knock sensor for $1 (CAD) :)
Im due for a KNnock sensor i got the code while doing some intake work and tripped some codes forgeting to install the air intake temp sensor does it work do you still get the code? And does it do anything to restore the lost hp that you lost with the knock sensor? Just some questions before i go get some bloody knuckles getting that sucker outta there. Brian
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Re: Re: Disable knock sensor for $1 (CAD) :)
this was discussed VERY recently and among the reasons... the best reason is that when your engine does ping, your sensor won't detect it and then.... well you know what your engine will do
just go by a friggin sensor... it's not worth it, high octane and low rpm's etc. arent the only factors... i say be safe and do it right, it's like the people who who get tired of looking @ check engine lights and just pull the bulb.... sure it solves the problem, but it's risky....
ok i'll stop yapping now
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just go by a friggin sensor... it's not worth it, high octane and low rpm's etc. arent the only factors... i say be safe and do it right, it's like the people who who get tired of looking @ check engine lights and just pull the bulb.... sure it solves the problem, but it's risky....
ok i'll stop yapping now
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Re: Disable knock sensor for $1 (CAD) :)
Originally posted by 95bluse
Now if only I can find a cheap fix for that dang noisy tranny bearing or the ****** BOSE cd player or that rust under my spoiler or blah..blah...
Now if only I can find a cheap fix for that dang noisy tranny bearing or the ****** BOSE cd player or that rust under my spoiler or blah..blah...
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My car was made 12/94, so I guess that I can't complain too much.
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Re: Re: Disable knock sensor for $1 (CAD) :)
Originally posted by BC_95GLE
Im due for a KNnock sensor i got the code while doing some intake work and tripped some codes forgeting to install the air intake temp sensor does it work do you still get the code? And does it do anything to restore the lost hp that you lost with the knock sensor? Just some questions before i go get some bloody knuckles getting that sucker outta there. Brian
Im due for a KNnock sensor i got the code while doing some intake work and tripped some codes forgeting to install the air intake temp sensor does it work do you still get the code? And does it do anything to restore the lost hp that you lost with the knock sensor? Just some questions before i go get some bloody knuckles getting that sucker outta there. Brian
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Re: Re: Disable knock sensor for $1 (CAD) :)
Originally posted by MaxVQ
We have the same spoiler problem. Mine is so rusted the nuts that hold on the spoiler spin forever.
My car was made 12/94, so I guess that I can't complain too much.
We have the same spoiler problem. Mine is so rusted the nuts that hold on the spoiler spin forever.
My car was made 12/94, so I guess that I can't complain too much.
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#7
sorry to bring back an old thread, but i too did sort of the same. ( got tired of trying to take off the damn bolt so i bolted a bracket onto the engine block and bolted the new KS onto that). I just wanted to say that my car runs well, and i have no problem with knocking or pinging. I just have to use high octane gas, but everyone should be doing that right.....
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Originally posted by 96_vqmax
i don't think it's a good idea to risk your engine for $150,plus thing like 02,knock sensor do go bad in time,$150 for 7yrs old sensor is not alot in my opinion.
i don't think it's a good idea to risk your engine for $150,plus thing like 02,knock sensor do go bad in time,$150 for 7yrs old sensor is not alot in my opinion.
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That being said, I would recommend trying to get a KS off of e-bay. I got one for $25!
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