Where is the knock sensor on a 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
There are actually 2 knock sensors on the 2.7 engine. They are both located at the top, rear of the engine block.
What is the code for the knock sensor?
The code read knock sensor. Before I could get it into a shop, it went off. It didn’t come back for 11 months. When it did come back, the same code was read. Again, it went off the following day before it could be looked at and hasn’t been seen since.
Why does my Honda car have a knock sensor?
No need till you know you will tax the systems harder with the AC… I too agree with Honda. The knock sensor is detecting an occasional undesired ignition, probably from lower grade fuel than it needs, but if it’s on the original sparkplugs and has a lot of miles on it, it might just need new plugs.
What does the knock sensor on a Honda Blackbird mean?
The Knock Sensor is simply doing its job. I agree with Honda Blackbird, but I wanted to add that all of this could be an indication that the engine is running too hot when the A/C is engaged, because knocking is much more likely to occur when the engine is running too hot. I would suggest that the OP check his coolant level.
How does the Check Engine light knock sensor work?
Check engine light – knock sensor. The computer adjusting the timing to compensate does not prevent the knock sensor from triggering a CEL. The computer reacts to the knock sensor’s signal, which also triggers the CEL. The timing adjustment is to compensate for a problem, the CEL is to tell you that the problem exists.
What are the symptoms of a bad knock sensor?
Bad knock sensor symptoms 1 A failed knock sensor will register a trouble code and illuminate the Check Engine lamp (CEL), although some engines… 2 Misfire 3 Vibration, especially at highway speed 4 Thumping or knocking noise from the engine 5 Poor fuel economy and acceleration More
How to replace knock sensor on Hyundai Elantra?
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What do you hear when you knock on a car door?
What you’re hearing is pre-ignition, which occurs when there’s a pocket of fuel/air mixture that’s igniting ahead of the flame front from the spark plug. When this happens, there’s a tiny shockwave that occurs around that explosion (along with the normal detonation from the spark plug), which greatly increases the pressure in the cylinder.