 Quite possibly the best explanation of how a knock sensor works! |
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 Nov 14, 2010 - 8:44 AM
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I found this on youtube by accident and found it to be very informative as to how a knock sensor works and how to accurately test one. Check it out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8xRJIWkHuo...feature=related -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Nov 14, 2010 - 8:51 AM
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yup, good stuff art.
i've always likend the knock sensor to a microphone, tuned to only "hear" certain frequencys. exactly what he discribes. 
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Nov 14, 2010 - 10:53 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Lancaster CA Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
that second pic is an oil presure sensor
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