knock sensor 88 5ktq

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Fri Nov 10 22:27:45 EST 2000


> 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.

Absolutely.  Also check that the connectors are the same type.  They
must either both use tinned copper connectors or both use gold-plated
connectors - mixing is NOT allowed.

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