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Knock Sensor: Testing and Inspection

Component Inspection




- Use an ohmmeter which can measure more than 10 M Ohms.
1. Disconnect knock sensor harness connector.
2. Check resistance between terminal 2 and ground.

Resistance: 500 - 620 k Ohms at 25°C (77°F)

CAUTION: Do not use any knock sensors that have been dropped or physically damaged. Use only new ones.