What are symptoms of a bad knock sensor?
FAULTY KNOCK SENSOR: SYMPTOMS
- Engine warning light comes on.
- Error code is stored.
- Reduced engine power.
- Increased fuel consumption.
Can you run engine without knock sensor?
Yes you can run with out a knock sensor without any problems if you are driving carefully. A bad knock sensor may also not let the engine accelerate properly while driving on the highway, and cause the vehicle to lose fuel mileage. This is true for the knock sensor as well.
Where can I get a painless wire harness installed?
If you have any questions concerning the installation of this harness, feel free to call Painless Performance Products’ Tech Line at 1-800-423- 9696. The Tech Line can be reached from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. central time, Monday through Thursday, and 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. on Fridays.
What kind of ECM do I need for a wire harness?
Any 1994-1997 LT1 ECM will work with this harness. It will however be up to you, the installer, to verify you have the right combination of knock sensor module, knock sensor part number, and the number of knock sensors needed for your application. See Section 4.3for the correct knock sensor information.
What do you need to know about a wire harness?
1.INTRODUCTION This harness is designed to be a complete wiring system for the fuel injection system on General Motors 1992 and newer LT1 injected engines and to control the 4L60E transmission. This harness includes all wiring that is needed by the computer to run and control the injection system and transmission.
What should I do if my knock sensor is bad?
CASE 2: The resistance of knock sensor 1 IS NOT within the indicated range. This test result generally lets you know that knock sensor 1 is bad and needs to be replaced. Visually inspect knock sensor 1 and see if it’s damaged or corroded. Visually inspect the knock sensors jumper wiring harness for damage or corrosion.