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Knock Sensor: Testing and Inspection

Component Inspection

KNOCK SENSOR




Use an ohmmeter which can measure more than 10 M Ohms.
1. Disconnect knock sensor harness connector.
2. Check resistance between terminal 1 and ground.
Resistance: 530 - 590 kOhms [at 20 °C (68 °F)]

CAUTION: Discard any knock sensors that have been dropped or physically damaged. Use only new ones.