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Knock Sensor: Inspection

  1. Disconnect knock sensor connector and remove knock sensor from vehicle. Mount knock sensor in the jaws of a bench vise and connect a voltmeter between terminals 1 and 2.
  2. Wrap on the bench vise sharply with a hammer and observe voltmeter.
  3. Verify that a voltage spike (less than 1V) is output from the knock sensor.
  4. If no voltage spike is observed, replace the knock sensor.