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Knock Sensor (KS) 1 G61 , Knock Sensor (KS) 1 G61 , Checking



Knock Sensor (KS) 1 G61, Knock Sensor (KS) 1 G61, Checking

The following procedure is used to diagnose Knock Sensor (KS) 1 G61 and Knock Sensor (KS) 1 G61 which are controlled by Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J623.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Multimeter.
- Wiring diagram.

Test requirements
- The mounting bolt of Knock Sensors tightened to 20 Nm.
- The Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J623 fuses OK.
- Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
- All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.
- Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position "P" or "N".
- A/C switched off.
- Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.
- Ignition switched off.

Procedure
- Remove the intake manifold.

NOTE: Before disconnecting the Knock Sensor electrical harness connectors, mark the component location.







- Disconnect Knock Sensor (KS) 1 G61 - 2 - or Knock Sensor (KS) 2 G66 - 9 - electrical harness connector.

Checking internal resistance







- Using a Multimeter, check the Knock Sensor terminals 1 to 2 for an internal short.
Specified value: Infinity (Infinity).

If the specified value was not obtained:
- Replace the faulty Knock Sensor (KS) 1 G61 or Knock Sensor (KS) 2 G66.

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking wiring

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.
- Install the test box.

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.
- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J623.







- Using a Multimeter, Check the Knock Sensor electrical harness connector to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J623 electrical harness connector T60 for an open circuit.

Knock Sensor (KS) 1 G61 Motronic Engine Control
electrical harness connector Module (ECM) electrical
terminals harness connector T60 terminals or test
box sockets

1 39
2 54
3 52 (Shield)

Knock Sensor (KS) 2 G66 Motronic Engine Control
electrical harness connector Module (ECM) electrical
terminals harness connector T60 terminals or test
box sockets

1 9
2 24
3 52 (Shield)

Specified value: 1.5 Ohms Max.

If the specified value was not obtained:
- Check the wiring connection for an open circuit, short circuit to Battery (+) or Ground (GND).
- Check the wiring connection for damage, corrosion, lose or broken terminals.
- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring and the resistance was not OK:
- Replace the faulty Knock Sensor (KS) 1 G61 or Knock Sensor (KS) 2 G66.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring and the resistance was OK:
- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) J623.
- Install the Intake manifold.

Final procedures
After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:
1. Check the DTC memory. Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory
2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory
3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code.

- End of diagnosis.

Knock Sensor 3 G198 and Knock Sensor 4 G199, checking

The following procedure is used to diagnose Knock Sensor 3 G198 and Knock Sensor 4 G199 which are controlled by Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 J624.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Multimeter.
- Wiring diagram.

Test requirements
- The mounting bolt of Knock Sensors tightened to 20 Nm.
- The Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 J624 fuses OK.
- Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.
- All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.
- Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position "P" or "N".
- A/C switched off.
- Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.
- Ignition switched off.

Procedure
- Remove the Intake manifold.

NOTE: Before disconnecting the Knock Sensor electrical harness connectors, mark the component location.







- Disconnect Knock Sensor 3 G198 - 8 - or Knock Sensor 4 G199 - 1 - electrical harness connector.

Checking internal resistance







- Using a Multimeter, check the Knock Sensor terminals 1 to 2 for an internal short.
Specified value: Infinity (Infinity).

If the specified value was not obtained:
- Replace the faulty Knock Sensor 3 G198 or Knock Sensor 4 G199.

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking wiring

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.
- Install the test box.

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.
- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 J624.







- Using a Multimeter , Check the Knock Sensor electrical harness connector to the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 J624 electrical harness connector T60a for an open circuit.

Knock Sensor 3 G198 Engine Control Module (ECM)
electrical harness connector 2 J624 electrical harness
terminals connector T60a terminals or test box sockets

1 39
2 54
3 52 (Shield)

Knock Sensor 4 G199 Engine Control Module (ECM)
electrical harness connector 2 J624 electrical harness
terminals connector T60a terminals or test box sockets

1 9
2 24
3 52 (Shield)

Specified value: 1.5 Ohms Max.

If the specified value was not obtained:
- Check the wiring connection for an open circuit, short circuit to Battery (+) or Ground (GND).
- Check the wiring connection for damage, corrosion, lose or broken terminals.
- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring and the resistance was not OK:
- Replace the faulty Knock Sensor 3 G198 or Knock Sensor 4 G199.

If no malfunction is found in the wiring and the resistance was OK:
- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 J624.
- Install the Intake manifold.

Final procedures
After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:
1. Check the DTC memory. Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory
2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory
3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code.

- End of diagnosis.