How to know if I need a new Knock Sensor??!
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How to know if I need a new Knock Sensor??!
I've read countless threads about knock sensor replacement/diagnostics/etc... and I still have a question. How do I know if replacing my knock sensor is worth it? I know it can go bad slowly and sometimes cause inconsistent performance etc... and usually it doesn't throw codes as far as I can determine. Some days my car feels noticeably faster than other days, but maybe that's just because of air temp etc...
I can't justify dropping money on a new knock sensor if I don't know if my old one is bad... My car has 135K miles on it... any suggestions/advice?
Oh, and IF I do replace it, where is the best place to buy a new one at the best price? (and how much are they?)
Thanks.
I can't justify dropping money on a new knock sensor if I don't know if my old one is bad... My car has 135K miles on it... any suggestions/advice?
Oh, and IF I do replace it, where is the best place to buy a new one at the best price? (and how much are they?)
Thanks.
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Even when failed a KS doesn't affect performance a whole lot unless you are looking at track times. It basically defaults to the settings for regular gas instead or premium. It just retards your timing slightly.
I bought my last couple of KS for my old Max's on ebay, they have been good for a couple years now. I think they were $40 or so. 4th gen cars go through Ks, starters and alternators like you'd think they were regular maintenance items.
I bought my last couple of KS for my old Max's on ebay, they have been good for a couple years now. I think they were $40 or so. 4th gen cars go through Ks, starters and alternators like you'd think they were regular maintenance items.
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Knock sensor wont turn on the SES light. But as soon as the computer detects a failure in the sensor/circuit, it will store a code. Read your codes and replace knock sensor if there is a code stored. I buy all my non-performance stuff from the dealer(since i work there). Part#220602Y000 list price of $193 though. Yikes
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eBay... I don't know about the quality though...
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