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Old 09-17-2006, 01:36 PM
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Knock sensor fun

Well it finally got me, 0304...anyways i have 93k so i knew it would show up any day. anyways wheres the best place to get one?


And i also have 0705, evap control system, any chance that could be caused by the KS code?


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EVAP wont cause KS code.
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Old 09-17-2006, 02:06 PM
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What about the other way around?

Im hoping i just forgot to click my gas cap....

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I have the same 2 codes right now, along with EVAP vent ctrl valve or some b/s
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Old 09-17-2006, 02:25 PM
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Fun isnt it?


Another question to tack on, anyone have the resistor # to trick the ECU around the KS? i looked but couldnt find it, and does anyone run one of these all the time? if i always use premium would it be a problem?
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Originally Posted by kcryan
Fun isnt it?


Another question to tack on, anyone have the resistor # to trick the ECU around the KS? i looked but couldnt find it, and does anyone run one of these all the time? if i always use premium would it be a problem?
no it is not fun at all...

4th gen FAQ: post #41:
the resistor is a 470k-can get them from radioshak. yes you can still get detonation no matter what fuel you use if you lug the engine down or if it is really hot with the resistor in: not a good idea to have on all the time just be careful and get the ks put in as soon as you can.
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Old 09-18-2006, 02:15 PM
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Is this a winner??


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Old 09-18-2006, 02:35 PM
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Ok so yesterday when i got the SES light, i checked the codes, reset the light, and tightended up the fuel cap, so far i have no light again ( i put like 20 miles on it) but i just checked and there was no 0304 either, think im ok, or will it come back in more miles??


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Old 09-18-2006, 03:44 PM
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my experience is that the KS code will come back immediately when you next start the car (but will not trigger the CEL). since you no longer have the code you may be OK - but i don't think it had anything to do with your gas cap. more likely an intermittent failure mode with the KS (weak ground, or just a flaky KS). i would go ahead an replace it anyway. any yes, the part in your link above is the right P/N and looks exactly like the OEM part (same markings, etc) - assuming that's a representative picture of what they send you. and that's a good price too. I'd go for it.

I can't comment on the evap code.
 
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Old 09-18-2006, 05:20 PM
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your ks code will probly come back, if it tripped once it will come one again more than likley...

as far as your light coming back on, if we have the same EVAP code, then it may take a while to come back on. when I turn my SES light off, sometimes it takes a few days to mess up again, just depends on how bad the problem is. just letting you know you may not be out of the woods yet...

and yes the ks from the link above will work, I think I am gonna get the same one.
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I just ordered a ks from Ebay yesterday and it was $60 dollars w shipping, although $62 is still a good price.
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I just ordered mine from ebay not 5 min ago and spent $50 shipped brand new, I guess I got a good deal...
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I've just ordered mine from ebay for 70$shipped, hopefully will get it replaced soon
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I got my KS from ebay for $45 shipped (it was on sale and now this guy sells them for 60).

After I replaced it I got 0705 Evap control system and 0903 Evap canister vent control valve.

Then after a few weeks the 0903 code dissapeared and only 0705 remains as a ghost code.

I heard someone had to replace the evaporative canister to fix the problem.
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Originally Posted by matrix11229
I got my KS from ebay for $45 shipped (it was on sale and now this guy sells them for 60).

After I replaced it I got 0705 Evap control system and 0903 Evap canister vent control valve.

Then after a few weeks the 0903 code dissapeared and only 0705 remains as a ghost code.

I heard someone had to replace the evaporative canister to fix the problem.
this is the exact issue I am having right not. if I clear the ecu all the codes go away for a while and then after a couple of days the SES light comes back on and the same two or three codes...

gonna put my ks on hopefully this weekend and hopefully get the full VQ-effect back...
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Do you guys know how to check if the knock sensor is good? I got a code, and ordered one for 62 shipped, just want to check it when it arrives.Sorry for the OT, just too lazy to look through the stickies!Thanks a lot!
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