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Knock Sensor: Description and Operation

Knock Sensor


Knock Sensor (KS):






The knock Sensor (KS) (Figure 34) is a tuned accelerometer on the engine which converts engine vibration to an electrical signal. The PCM uses this signal to determine the presence of engine knock and to retard spark timing.