4 Signs of a Bad Knock Sensor Failure Symptoms Pinging Noise P0325 P0330

signs of a bad knock sensor failing faulty symptoms number one knocking noise or pinging noise when there is a knocking noise that is a sign of pre-ignition pre-ignition can lead to catastrophic engine damage the knock sensor is a listening device to listen and detect for knocking noise coming from the engine the computer uses the inputs to help adjust timing when the knock sensor fails the computer is unable to determine the best and optimal timing this will cause a slight knocking noise number two lack of power the knock sensor gives information to the computer to determine timing and increase optimal performance when timing is off there will be a noticeable decrease in power and possible misfire replacing the knock sensor should fix this problem number three poor gas mileage usually the computer uses input from various sensor to help determine the most efficient air to fuel ratio when one or more inputs such as the knock sensor fails this can greatly affect gas mileage the computer may tell the fuel system to spray more fuel than it should replacing the knock sensor can greatly help improve gas mileage if it indeed is the problem number four check engine light if the knock sensor fails it will trigger a series of knock sensor related codes first make sure no wire is damaged going to the knock sensor and also make sure there is no contamination such as engine oil if the wire is in good condition replace the knock sensor thank you for watching please like share subscribe and turn on the notification bell

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Length: 1min 46sec (106 seconds)

Published: Wed Jan 08 2020