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Knock Sensor - Test Procedure

Group: 28

Number: 92-01

Date: September 30, 1992

Subject:
New knock sensor checking procedure

Model(s):
Passat Syncro (with Engine code PG),
Canada Only

This bulletin supersedes TB number 91-03 (Repair Group 28) of November 30, 1991.

The following checking procedure replaces the information found on page 28-80-1 of the Passat Syncro Repair Microfiche.

Knock Sensor, checking

Vehicles WITHOUT On-Board diagnostic capability CANNOT have the knock sensor functionally checked.

The complaint "high speed not attainable" can be caused by an intermittent or nonfunctioning knock sensor.

Possible causes:

^ disconnected wiring
^ corroded terminals (poor or no contact)
^ knock sensor shield damaged
^ mounting bolt incorrectly torqued; must be 20 Nm (15 ft lb)
^ abnormal noises caused by:
^ torn or loose brackets
^ loose wiring
^ loosened components
^ broken, loose or missing bolts
^ mechanical damage

If NO fault found

^ replace knock sensor