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Knock Sensor: Description and Operation

Figure 1 ESC Knock Sensor:





The ESC knock sensor detects abnormal vibration (spark knocking) in the engine. The sensor is mounted in the engine block near the cylinders. The ESC module receives the knock sensor information and sends a signal to the ECM. The ECM then adjusts the electronic spark timing (EST) to reduce spark knocking. Refer to Figure 1.