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Zaurusman
12-11-2005, 11:32 PM
Do our engines come with knock sensors?
MyOrangeToy
12-11-2005, 11:46 PM
I think all engine does
Zaurusman
12-12-2005, 09:55 AM
You're sure it has one, then? Not all engines have a knock sensor - my Dodge's knock sensor is my ear. ;)
zerocover
12-12-2005, 10:02 AM
All proteges come with a knock sensor.
Ian_mp4
12-12-2005, 04:30 PM
what does the knock sensor does?!?!?!
Zaurusman
12-12-2005, 05:00 PM
It 'hears' premature detonation, like pinging, and sends that to the PCM so that it can retard the timing. Thanks for the info, guys.