If so we ve eliminated source voltage as the problem.
Knock sensor resistance value.
If not the voltage source is at least a problem if not the.
Knock occurs if any of the following are present.
Turn on the power source.
Verify that the voltage at the sensor is within the range suggested in your user manual.
Select the dcv value on the multimeter that is closest to yet bigger than the source voltage.
Carbon deposits pre igniting the air fuel mixture.
This procedure applies to any knock sensor that has a bias voltage sent to it and is not unique to nissan.
In this video i will show you how to quickly test a knock sensor circuit.
The test is very simple i have unplugged the sensor from the ecu plugged one probe form the multimeter set to capacitance range to the pin for the knock sensor on the ecu plug and another on chassis earth ground.
The knock sensor detects vibrations that come from a knock or an irregularity in combustion and send a signal to the engine control computer which then adjusts timing to correct the knock.
Detonation is the result of fuel and air mixture exploding quickly instead of burning evenly.
Bad knock sensor symptoms.
Engine performance diagnostics chapter 10 pages 6 7.
Malfunction indicator lamp mil illumination.
The knock sensor is a crucial part of the engine as detonation is harmful to the engine.
Lean air fuel ratio causing high temperature.
Since knock sensor is practically a microphone testing proper operation of is rather hard.
I suppose you can compare voltage output of your sensor to.
The particular knock sensor i was testing measured at about 6 7nf temperature dependant sensor alone or 7 5nf with the wiring.
A failed knock sensor will register a trouble code and illuminate the check engine lamp cel although some engines will require.
Consistent engine knock and associated sensor faults may cause the following symptoms.
The knock sensor within your vehicle is a component designed to listen for engine detonation or knocking.