Is it possible to relocate engine knock sensors?
However the amount of effort and money makes it extremely difficult. First you would have to insure you have the correct mounting surfaces on the block, so you can accurately detect the frequency of engine knock. Then you would need be able to create a new strategy for the pcm to detect knock using the new sensors and the new location.
How to remove knock sensor from intake manifold?
Turn OFF the ignition. Remove the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement. Disconnect the knock sensor (KS) inline harness connector. Measure the resistance from the signal circuit of the affected KS to ground with a DMM.
What are the symptoms of a bad knock sensor?
Symptoms of a Bad Knock Sensor. 1 Check Engine Light. Just because you have a check engine light for your knock sensor doesn’t mean that there’s anything wrong with the sensor, but 2 Knocking engine. 3 Decreased Acceleration. 4 Loss of Engine Power. 5 Loss of Fuel Economy.
How much does a factory knock sensor cost?
This is for extreme precision in ignition tuning as the factory knock sensor strategy sucks. It cost a little over 1,000$ and is not user friendly. If you really want to go forward with this I would start with that tool and full editing software for the pcm. Add those two up and your knocking on the door of 2000$. Re: Relocate knock sensors?
However the amount of effort and money makes it extremely difficult. First you would have to insure you have the correct mounting surfaces on the block, so you can accurately detect the frequency of engine knock. Then you would need be able to create a new strategy for the pcm to detect knock using the new sensors and the new location.
Where is the LS Gen III knock sensor extension located?
More Information Manufacturer Part Number 551216-KN30 UPC 840117201910 Weight 0.7480 ICT Manufacturer ICT Billet Country of Manufacture United States
Turn OFF the ignition. Remove the intake manifold sight shield. Refer to Upper Intake Manifold Sight Shield Replacement. Disconnect the knock sensor (KS) inline harness connector. Measure the resistance from the signal circuit of the affected KS to ground with a DMM.
Is the knock sensor on Gen 3 working?
Yes, sorry for the delay in replying.I`m not on here very often.Here is the Description from GM on Gen 3 Knock Sensor Operation,testing. The knock sensors (KS) produce an AC signal under all engine operating conditions.