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Knock Sensor 2, Checking






Knock Sensor 2, Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Multimeter.

Wiring diagram.

Test requirements

The mounting bolt of Knock Sensor (KS) 1 (G66) 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.

Test procedure

- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to => [ Preliminary Check ] Preliminary Check.

Start diagnosis

- Disconnect Knock Sensor (KS) 2 (G66) electrical harness connector - 10 -.





Checking internal resistance

- Using a Multimeter, check Knock Sensor (KS) 2 (G66) terminals 1 to 2 for an internal short.





Specified value: infinity (Infinity).

If the specified value was not obtained:

- Replace 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). Refer to => [ Engine Control Module, Replacing ] Engine Control Module, Replacing.

- Using a Multimeter, Check the Knock Sensor (KS) 2 (G66) electrical harness connector to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623) electrical harness connector T60 for resistance.










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, loose 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 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). Refer to => [ Engine Control Module, Replacing ] Engine Control Module, Replacing.

Assembly is performed in the reverse order of the removal, note the following:

Final procedures

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory.

2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Readiness Code.