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Where is the knock sensor on a 2000 GMC Sierra?
Re: Location of, Knock Sensor Bank 2 on 5.3L GMC Sierra 00 model. The knock sensor(s) are under the intake manifold.
How do you check a knock sensor on a GM?
Clip the multimeter lead to the knock sensor; connect the negative multimeter lead to a ground point, such as the negative battery terminal. Continuity should exist, and the multimeter should read more than 10 ohms. If there is no continuity, the sensor should be replaced.
Where is the knock sensor on a Chevy?
The knock sensor is mounted on front of your engine, near the fuel injector. On some vehicles you may have to remove hoses or the air box cover to access your knock sensor. Unplug the wiring harness from your vehicle’s knock sensor once you have found it. Loosen and remove the retaining bolt holding your knock sensor.
What are the symptoms of a bad knock sensor?
Bad knock sensor symptoms 1 A failed knock sensor will register a trouble code and illuminate the Check Engine lamp (CEL), although some engines will require multiple failure cycles before storing a code. 2 Misfire 3 Vibration, especially at highway speed 4 Thumping or knocking noise from the engine 5 Poor fuel economy and acceleration
Why is the knock sensor on my car only one wire?
If drive around with the check engine light on when a code P0332 or a P0327 is set in the computer memory, engine damage could occur. To me the most interesting part about the knock sensor is that it only has one wire going to it. The reason for this is the sensor generates its own voltage and is case grounded.
What kind of ignition knock sensor do I Need?
An ACDelco GM Original Equipment Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensor monitors the engine for pinging or spark knock, and is a GM-recommended replacement for your vehicle’s original component.