KS...Is it REALLY worth replacing???

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Oct 4, 2009 | 10:13 PM

#121

Ultrastar

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i changed mine during the summer, took an hour of frustration before realizing my skinny hands slid into that hole lol
but really, it should take under 10mins

unplug that connector in the way and get urself a skinny friend

nice bite initially on 1st gear, def huge difference from a non working ks

Oct 5, 2009 | 04:52 AM

#122

Alpinestar2007

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i agree,the guy i bought my max off of had just replaced the knock sensor and told me it made a big difference to him.

Oct 5, 2009 | 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by holymoly

I got it! Finally it was jamming the wrench extension against manifold I was able to loosen and with my long skinny fingers even could screw it back in with my hands.

And yes, It does have more jump.

Thanks all.

Congrats man....once u get that bolt to loosen its golden.

Along w/ increased power, I been noticing better fuel economy too. KS def need to be changed when malfunctioning.

Oct 5, 2009 | 07:18 AM

#124

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Originally Posted by WhiteMaxima9600

Prob the same one Im thinking of getting. Let us know if it's cheaply made

I got a cheapy off ebay and it works jus fine. Check the rest of the thread...a lot of ppl have gotten a cheapy off ebay...I dont kno about paying 80 bucks for one like that one guy was tryin to sell em for

Oct 5, 2009 | 06:05 PM

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im glad to hear you got it replaced holymoly, now please.

Lock This Thread It Needs To Die.

Oct 5, 2009 | 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by FallenOne

im glad to hear you got it replaced holymoly, now please.

Lock This Thread It Needs To Die.

I can't believe it's still going strong

Oct 6, 2009 | 01:31 AM

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What is a knock sensor???

What does GLE stand for??

Oct 6, 2009 | 08:52 AM

#128

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naw man...u cant lock the thread. There are too many questions and too many broken KS out there lol

Oct 6, 2009 | 10:33 AM

#129

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naw man...u cant lock the thread. There are too many questions and too many broken KS out there lol

Yeah, the ks will always be a hot topic in the org. Most maxima owners don't even seem to know what a ks even is

I guess that's what were all here for

Oct 6, 2009 | 10:41 AM

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yup..

GL with the eBay knock-offs.. If anyone wants an OEM Nissan one, that will last a LONG time, for 1/4 of what the dealer sells them for.. PM me.

Oct 6, 2009 | 11:33 AM

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Lock it? This thread just motivated me to change mine. Sears flex head 3/8 ratchet ($22) + ebay OEM KS ($50 shipped) + Duct tape to protect wrist and hand (works great), cleaned the TB, and I'm back in business. Look for me flying on the NJ Tpk.!

Oct 6, 2009 | 11:33 PM

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Please, im begging you guys! make it Stop!!!!!

actually... Godzillamax i wish id thought of duct tape when i did mine! i still have a scar on my hand! haha

Last edited by FallenOne; Oct 6, 2009 at 11:36 PM.

Oct 7, 2009 | 07:02 AM

#133

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The Duct Tape works like body armour. Now if this thread was locked you wouldn't have found that out!

Oct 7, 2009 | 07:20 AM

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Hey, just days after replacing mine, the car is now making big-time Knocking sounds.

I remember when installing it did fall out of my hands.

what next?

Oct 7, 2009 | 10:00 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by holymoly

Hey, just days after replacing mine, the car is now making big-time Knocking sounds.

I remember when installing it did fall out of my hands.

what next?

The KS is a very sensitive piece of equipment. You may have damaged it.

Might be time for another one

Oct 7, 2009 | 10:15 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by holymoly

Hey, just days after replacing mine, the car is now making big-time Knocking sounds.

I remember when installing it did fall out of my hands.

what next?

Yeah man...u might have damaged it. Try to get the CEL read jus to make sure the KS is actually working

I havent had any issues since replacing mine and i have driven over 200 miles since

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Oct 7, 2009 | 11:28 AM

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well remember to KISS, did you plug it in all the way? did you tighten it to spec under/over? did you reset your ecm afterwards?

Oct 7, 2009 | 11:45 AM

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yup..

GL with the eBay knock-offs.. If anyone wants an OEM Nissan one, that will last a LONG time, for 1/4 of what the dealer sells them for.. PM me.

I just bought one off of ebay, and it came in sealed Nissan packaging, just like the other OEM parts I buy from Dave B.

Oct 7, 2009 | 10:33 PM

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I just bought one off of ebay, and it came in sealed Nissan packaging, just like the other OEM parts I buy from Dave B.

how much?? Can u post a ebay link?

Oct 7, 2009 | 11:18 PM

#140

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anybody know anything about ve30de?

Oct 7, 2009 | 11:45 PM

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Okay seriously, way to thread jack 1993maxima_se..

I dont get it! what compels these people to steer into the WRONG forum into a COMPLETELY random thread and ask a question COMPLETELY irrelevant to the thread at hand!?!??!?

Please, PLEASE if you actually plan on staying on this forum...

http://forums.maxima.org/search.php

http://forums.maxima.org/3rd-generat...a-1989-1994-8/

http://forums.maxima.org/3rd-generat...ions-here.html

Oct 8, 2009 | 12:38 AM

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Oct 8, 2009 | 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FallenOne

well remember to KISS, did you plug it in all the way? did you tighten it to spec under/over? did you reset your ecm afterwards?

ECM?

Its a simple connector plug in.

well it was knocking like it never was at cold start yesterday, but all is fine, for now. But any more problems, I'm ordering the OEM from Dave.

Oct 8, 2009 | 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by holymoly

ECM?

Its a simple connector plug in.

well it was knocking like it never was at cold start yesterday, but all is fine, for now. But any more problems, I'm ordering the OEM from Dave.

I reset my ECM after i re-installed...

Oct 8, 2009 | 09:24 AM

#145

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ECM (Electronic Control Module)?

Oct 8, 2009 | 12:18 PM

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Engine Control Module/Engine Control Unit

Oct 10, 2009 | 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by FallenOne

Engine Control Module/Engine Control Unit

OK, can't find anywhere here how to reset.

Last edited by holymoly; Oct 10, 2009 at 02:05 PM. Reason: cuz Fallen one said so... :gotme:

Oct 10, 2009 | 01:41 PM

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Dude Holymoly before anyone sees Delete that POST! im PM ya =]

Oct 16, 2009 | 11:24 AM

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bump

Oct 16, 2009 | 12:48 PM

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..... WhiteMax what the hell are you trying to do here? resurrect this just to anger me some more this thread needs to dieeeeeeeee.

Oct 16, 2009 | 01:03 PM

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..... WhiteMax what the hell are you trying to do here? resurrect this just to anger me some more this thread needs to dieeeeeeeee.

NOoooo

It can't die

ok ok, i guess the ks discussion is done huh? Hope noone was offended

Oct 16, 2009 | 01:32 PM

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..... WhiteMax what the hell are you trying to do here? resurrect this just to anger me some more this thread needs to dieeeeeeeee.

LOL. I knew you'd get pissed with the bump.

Oct 16, 2009 | 02:39 PM

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why do you think i replied.. i secretly love this thread ahahaha

Sep 13, 2010 | 12:31 AM

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So... my $25 eGay knock sensor is 1 year old/25k miles and I still have not had problems with it. It is official, they are worth the money.

and for FallenOne... BUMP! Muahahahaha!