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Purpose

Knock Sensor (KS) Sensor:





Varying octane levels in gasoline can cause a detonation in an engine. This detonation is sometimes called a spark knock.

All of the engines use a Knock Sensor (KS) system with a knock sensor. The KS system reduces the spark knock in the engine. This allows the engine to have maximum spark advance for improved driveability and fuel economy.