KS changed in record time
#1
KS changed in record time
I had put off installing the knock sensor because I had heard it was a real mission.. well with the below its really quite simple and pain free
My knocksensor had a big crack in it, but it still registered the 560ohms when testing.. so testing won't always show if its dead or not .. just check the codes or pull it to see
I used the method in the 4th Gen FAQ.. had the knock sensor out in about 20mins and not a single cut
I used this setup of extensions:
1/2 socketdrive + 1/2to3/8 + 10"3/8 extension + 3/8to1/4 + 1/4 swivel + 1/4 12mm
I found the grabber tool the easier way to position the bolt and knocksensor apon replacement. You will still need a magent pickup tool incase you drop th e bolt in an awkward spot like I did in a bit of a valley.
My knocksensor had a big crack in it, but it still registered the 560ohms when testing.. so testing won't always show if its dead or not .. just check the codes or pull it to see
I used the method in the 4th Gen FAQ.. had the knock sensor out in about 20mins and not a single cut
I used this setup of extensions:
1/2 socketdrive + 1/2to3/8 + 10"3/8 extension + 3/8to1/4 + 1/4 swivel + 1/4 12mm
I found the grabber tool the easier way to position the bolt and knocksensor apon replacement. You will still need a magent pickup tool incase you drop th e bolt in an awkward spot like I did in a bit of a valley.
#3
Thats pretty quick, but definatly not record time. Rome changed mine in like 10 minutes. Do you feel an instant increase in power or not? People say it takes time, but i felt it on my first drive about 10 min after putting the new sensor in. The car pulled harder with 3 people in it than it did when it was only me with a broken KS. Amazing results, but my KS goes retarded sometimes and loses all power again, and then comes back.
#8
I had used no grabber tool. Just a 1' extention and universal joint. I was suprised how fast and easy it was, my brother reached in one time, came back with a bloody hand.
Magnetic tool would help with that big botl
Magnetic tool would help with that big botl
#11
Originally Posted by Nismo
Thank you for the pix of your tools. I gotta change mine soon and still need a set of 1/4 sockets & extension.
Originally Posted by MaximaSpd85
we used some electrical tape on mine, stuck it inside the socket
Originally Posted by MDeezy
I changed it on my brothers in 6 mintues
Originally Posted by 4x4Max
Thats pretty quick, but definatly not record time. Rome changed mine in like 10 minutes. Do you feel an instant increase in power or not? People say it takes time, but i felt it on my first drive about 10 min after putting the new sensor in. The car pulled harder with 3 people in it than it did when it was only me with a broken KS. Amazing results, but my KS goes retarded sometimes and loses all power again, and then comes back.
Results, Felt the power return straight away, and did NOT need to reset
the ECU, scanned the codes with consult and got the 55(no errors) straight away... Nailed it hard round the block and up some hills, rescanned, an NO CODES .. wheels break loose easy.. and I'm Auto
#14
Originally Posted by Maxima99SE
coming to nopi?
:cough redsectionA cough:
:cough redsectionA cough:
Originally Posted by JClaw
It's so easy on the 3.5. 2 minutes.
#18
Originally Posted by killerVQ30DE
Is that sarcasm Thought I'd put pic of tools as none of the other instructions do and it helps you to visualise the process more. I used 3/8 extensions as I had them and they are more handy to have if you need to buy extensions
#20
What exactly are the symptons of a bad knock sensor? Would a faulty k.s. cause a car to pulsate (looses and quickly regain power) at a steady speed of 60 MPH? This is the problem that I'm currently having. It also stalls (randomly) at stops.
#21
Originally Posted by 95MaxTampa
What exactly are the symptons of a bad knock sensor? Would a faulty k.s. cause a car to pulsate (looses and quickly regain power) at a steady speed of 60 MPH? This is the problem that I'm currently having. It also stalls (randomly) at stops.
#22
Originally Posted by 95MaxTampa
What exactly are the symptons of a bad knock sensor? Would a faulty k.s. cause a car to pulsate (looses and quickly regain power) at a steady speed of 60 MPH? This is the problem that I'm currently having. It also stalls (randomly) at stops.
#24
Originally Posted by Maxima99SE
230 to a tank, mine is dead.
You have the new KS already?
#25
Originally Posted by MDeezy
I changed it on my brothers in 6 mintues
#26
I surprisingly got my big assss hands in there, wasnt easy. Mainly I had a light shines in the KS area and dangled my universal joint off my 1' extension and seated it on the ks. I'm still shocked I did it so quick.
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