knock sensor installation question
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knock sensor installation question
ok guys here we go.. this might sound dumb but i just gotta know.
i replaced my knock sensor a while ago and pretty much, while installing it, it didnt reach all the way to the back of the sensor. it got real tight, so i stopped. my question is, does the back of the sensor have to touch the block to create ground, or does it create ground just by threading it in??
its not leaking, and no i didnt cross thread it. before i removed the original one, it wasnt threaded in all the way either. had about .25" space between the body of the sensor and the block itself. so thats where it sits. im getting code 43. randomly. only when i punch it. and before i go buy the escm, i just wanna make sure it was installed properly.
sooo, thanks as always guys sorry for the dumb question but its the only way ima learn.
i replaced my knock sensor a while ago and pretty much, while installing it, it didnt reach all the way to the back of the sensor. it got real tight, so i stopped. my question is, does the back of the sensor have to touch the block to create ground, or does it create ground just by threading it in??
its not leaking, and no i didnt cross thread it. before i removed the original one, it wasnt threaded in all the way either. had about .25" space between the body of the sensor and the block itself. so thats where it sits. im getting code 43. randomly. only when i punch it. and before i go buy the escm, i just wanna make sure it was installed properly.
sooo, thanks as always guys sorry for the dumb question but its the only way ima learn.
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ok. .got it. gotta check the torque on it.. seriously though that can affect its performance and be causing problems??? thanks for your help TP
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although this is for a tbi truck/van the same information will apply
http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/159g...ine-light.html
http://www.justanswer.com/chevy/159g...ine-light.html
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so i got it torqued to 14inlb and it runs a bit better but it throws 43 still. only when its at wot and now only after it warms up to 220. so last thing i would assume is to replace the esc? ive unplugged the sensor before while running, and it didnt change the way the engine idled, but the cel did turn on. what you think?
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If you get it in there too tight and it ever has to come back out they are a pain in the as$
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Re: knock sensor installation question
so i got it torqued to 14inlb and it runs a bit better but it throws 43 still. only when its at wot and now only after it warms up to 220. so last thing i would assume is to replace the esc? ive unplugged the sensor before while running, and it didnt change the way the engine idled, but the cel did turn on. what you think?
The ESC filter could be bad. But usually there are others reasons this test fails. Such as using 93 octane fuel, not having the proper base timing, or the engine has been modified and is more resistant to knock.
To test the ESC system. On a warm engine hold the throttle open to about 1400 RPM. Rap sharply on the engine block with something like a broom handle. The RPM should dip down as the ECM responds to the rapping (creating knock) and pulls timing.
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guess i gotta have the timing checked. i only use regular unleaded in it.
rapping with a broom i assume you mean tapping the block ?
what if there are no changes after i do so? the sensor is new, and so is the plug btw.
rapping with a broom i assume you mean tapping the block ?
what if there are no changes after i do so? the sensor is new, and so is the plug btw.
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the car is bone stock from what i can see, except it has a superchip prom in it. idk why, but at one point the car had flowmasters and no cat, but now its open headers since i bought it like that .
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so i went ahead and got the escm and let me tell you its almost like night and day difference. no more cel at wot and theres power that i never noticed before. ima have the timing checked and bump it up some to get the most out of it. thanks for all the help as always guys , youve always kept my head from blowing up lol!!
now i think ima need a new rear end.. but thats another topic on another thread lol
now i think ima need a new rear end.. but thats another topic on another thread lol
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