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Which code should I address first? Knock Sensor or Cyl 1 missfire

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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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Which code should I address first? Knock Sensor or Cyl 1 missfire

I have these 2 codes. Which should I fix first? I lost my job after 18 years Tuesday and money is an issue.

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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:22 PM
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go for the misfire, as i constantly hear here, KS is a ghost code, maybe the misfire is setting it off, my 2nd cyln misfire set off my KS, fixed with spark plugs, a new oil seal(to fix leak slight leak) and injector cleaner. i used them all at once to make sure i didnt have to go back to it. thats all i can think of, im sure more will come and happily give you their input.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:28 PM
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yea 150,000 things can set off a KS code.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 07:02 PM
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Missfire > knock sensor. If money is tight just stick a resistor in the KS harness and your good.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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missfire 4 sure.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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both are kinda critical.but i wud say misfire.
Old Jul 2, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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fix misfire, clear code, drive 100 miles or so, recheck for codes to see if knock sensor shows up again (it won't trigger the CEL alone)
Old Jul 3, 2009 | 07:23 AM
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Missfire it is. Thanks guys for all your advice.
Old Jul 4, 2009 | 11:25 AM
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Definitely misfire.
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