Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable
vibration and noise and can cause engine damage. The two Knock Sensors
(KS) are installed inside the V-valley of the cylinder block and sense
engine knocking.
When knocking occurs, the vibration from the cylinder block is applied as pressure to the piezoelectric element.
When knocking occurs, the sensor produces voltage signal and
the ECM retards the ignition timing. If the knocking disappears after
retarding the ignition timing, the ECM will advance the ignition timing.
This sequential control can improve engine power, torque and fuel
economy.
Other information:
Removal
The dust or foreign substance on the rain sensor has a bad
effect upon the rain sensor capability, so protect the sensor surface
with protection cover until installing the rain sensor to bracket for
accurate function
The coupling pad on the rain sensor surface ...
Removal
1.
Remove the nut (B) and clip (C).
2.
Remove the shift cable (A) assembly from the transmission.
Tightening torque :
12.7 ~ 15.7 N.m (1.3 ~ 1.6 kgf.m, 9.4 ~ 11.6 lb-ft)
3.
Remove the floor console.
(Refer to Body-"Floor Console")
4.
Disconnect the shift cable (A) fr ...