What should I do when I replace my knock sensor?
It is always recommended that a new wiring harness be installed when replacing the knock sensors. Per GM Technical Service Bulletin #02-06-04-023, RTV sealant needs to be applied to create a dam to keep water out of the knock sensor cavities and prevent premature knock sensor failure. Figure 18. RTV sealant applied to knock sensor plugs.
Can a faulty knock sensor cause a check engine light?
Faulty knock sensors will typically trigger a check engine light and prevent your engine from running at its best. Replacing the knock sensors can prevent detonation related engine damage and restore engine performance.
How do you remove a knock sensor from a Camaro?
Remove the knock sensor plugs from the valley plate and disconnect the wiring harness assembly from the knock sensors. Figure 15. Knock sensor plug and wiring harness removal. Remove the knock sensors using a 22mm socket, extension and ratchet.
Remove the knock sensor plugs from the valley plate and disconnect the wiring harness assembly from the knock sensors. Figure 15. Knock sensor plug and wiring harness removal. Remove the knock sensors using a 22mm socket, extension and ratchet.
It is always recommended that a new wiring harness be installed when replacing the knock sensors. Per GM Technical Service Bulletin #02-06-04-023, RTV sealant needs to be applied to create a dam to keep water out of the knock sensor cavities and prevent premature knock sensor failure. Figure 18. RTV sealant applied to knock sensor plugs.
Faulty knock sensors will typically trigger a check engine light and prevent your engine from running at its best. Replacing the knock sensors can prevent detonation related engine damage and restore engine performance.
When replacing the knock sensors the upper and lower intake manifold has to be removed and that alone is a lot of work. If the vehicle has dual sensors (one on each bank) you may want to consider replacing both of them while the intake manifold is removed.
What kind of knock sensor does Toyota use?
There are two types of sensor brands used on Toyota vehicles Matsushita Nippondenso Highly labor intensive to access the knock sensors for replacement. Nippon Denso Knock Sensor
How do you change the numbers on a Toyota Hilux?
After you’ve found that it’s pretty straight forward you just have to write the numbers off the old injectors and then the new numbers. You repeat that 4 times ( for each injector) Once that’s all done you’re ready to start the car. if you have any Questions you can either email or call us.
What causes spark knock or detonation in Toyota?
Severe knock can destroy internal engine parts including the pistons, connecting rods, exhaust valves, head gaskets and spark plugs. The knock sensor detects these situations and prevents them from happening. So you can see why it’s important, it can save the life of your engine. What causes spark knock or detonation?