90q knock sensor/ignition switch

[Huw Powell]

> I have a 1988 90q with its check engine light on.
> Computer says it's the knock sensor - fine. But I've
> also been having this problem lately where maybe once
> in every 10 startups the engine runs but the lights,
> turn signals, blower motor, etc. don't work. That
> seems to be an ignition switch problem. 

More likely the Load Reduction Relay. (it might say 208 or 213 on the
end)

> So here's the
> question: since the knock sensor is connected to the
> ignition wires, could the two problems be related? Or,
> how difficult is it to change a knock sensor, and
> where can I get one?

yi... the ignition switch doesn't "run" the ignition, per se.  It just
turns the car on.

diagnose the electrical problem, then see if there is something wrong
with your knock sensor.

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Huw Powell

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