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by **Banga69** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 6:47 pm

Hey guys found out what the problem was, was the knock sensor, dont mean to sound stupid but what does it do?
i spoke to king toyota and they said its faulty and going to cost $250 for a brand new one from japan 3 weeks.

does that sound about right? how much for a second hand one? and is it ok to drive it?

cheers
clint

by **event2** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:15 pm

it detects pinking and tells computer to retard the spark and stops your engin killing itself. but if ya nanna drive it it might b ok

by **MarkCL** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 9:51 pm

Thought it might be the knock sensor :wink:

As has been mentioned, basically it detects detonation and then retards the engine power (timing etc) to try and preserve the engine. If the knock sensor is faulty then you'll be down on power and running richer than normal I expect.

No idea whether that cost for a new one is reasonable or not, 2nd hand will depend on whether there's a breakers yard that has a relevant spare thats ok, but I think you could use a GM replacement if you can find one that will fit as some of the guys in the US use them on the 'Four instead of the stock Toyota part as the GM one is cheaper. Am not 100% convinced though that this is necessarily a 100% safe solution though :wink:

Best bet - bite the bullet and buy a new Toyota one. Double check the wiring before you fit it and then when you do DON'T over torque it! The bugga is very sensitive to being overtightened!

Rgds,
Mark

by **Bazda** » Thu Jun 10, 2004 10:52 pm

my knock sensor is gone bung also, stupid thing.
brand new from toyota is $250ish

2nd hand from the wreckers is $60.

I got a 4age on but it dont work with a afm gze ecu, so i'm still looking for a 4agze one.

by **Banga69** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:17 pm

thanx heaps. i might just go for a brand new toyota one. but is it ok to drive while the sensor is faulty??

Can you pass a WOF while its faulty?? and where abouts is it located?

cheers
clint

by **badidas** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:33 pm

its not part of the warrant

get a second hand one

by **aesc** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 1:41 pm

have you been in contact with warwick (aka mr revhead) in getting one?

by **Bazda** » Fri Jun 11, 2004 4:10 pm

what kinda engine is it for?

by **Banga69** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 2:51 pm

Bazda wrote:what kinda engine is it for?

found where it is. its for ae101.

by **Bazda** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 6:09 pm

I got one for a ae101 u can have it for $40

by **Banga69** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 1:12 pm

Bazda wrote:I got one for a ae101 u can have it for $40

i take it, its for a 4age? im after a ze

by **Mr Revhead** » Fri Jun 18, 2004 2:03 pm

can do new ones for gtz for $235 3-4weeks ex jap
can do cheaper if you wanna wait 6-8weeks

can do 20v ones as well, there appears to be 2 types for them

by **Banga69** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:53 pm

yea king toyota is about the same price..

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