Diagnostic Aids

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1995 GMC Sonoma and 1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Control module applies and monitors a 5-volt DC signal to knock sensor. Internal knock sensor circuitry pulls this DC signal down to about 2.5 volts. When knock sensor detects detonation, it generates an AC signal which rides back on DC signal to control module. Knock signal intensity is dependent upon knock signal level.

Fig 1: Code 43 Schematic (2.2L) Knock Sensor Without Spark Module (Single Sensor)

Fig 2: Code 43 Flow Chart (2.2L) Knock Sensor Without Spark Module (Single Sensor)