knock sensor 88 5ktq

[Ti Kan]

Jim Bonnet writes:
> I have searched around abit and don't see an answer that hits me over
> the head.
> How do you know if a knock sensor is going bad? What are the symptoms?
> I DO get the check engine light sometimes and have pulled codes and I
> get the code that says the knock sensor or wiring is faulty.

Sometimes you get that fault if the knock sensor is not torqued correctly.
You can try removing the sensor, cleaning the mounting surfaces and then
carefully re-torquing the sensor back with a torque wrench.  It is
critical that the torque be correct.  Meanwhile you can also check the
condition of the wiring.

-Ti
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