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HOMESERVICE MANUALSACURA1994INTEGRA (GS-R) L4-1797CC 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSKNOCK SENSORDESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
1994 Acura Integra (GS-R) L4-1797cc 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)
Knock Sensor: Description and Operation
1994 Acura Integra (GS-R) L4-1797cc 1.8L DOHC (VTEC)SECTION Description and Operation
PURPOSE
The knock sensor is an electronic sensor that senses engine 'knock' or detonation and reports to the Engine Control Module (ECM). The sensor input is used to determine proper ignition and injection timing.
OPERATION
When the knock sensor detects engine detonation, the piezoelectric element resonates at the same frequency and produces a voltage that varies according to the amplitude of the knock.
CONSTRUCTION
The knock sensor consists of a piezoelectric element tuned to resonate at the same frequency of engine knock (detonation).
The knock sensor is an electronic sensor that senses engine 'knock' or detonation and reports to the Engine Control Module (ECM). The sensor input is used to determine proper ignition and injection timing.
OPERATION
When the knock sensor detects engine detonation, the piezoelectric element resonates at the same frequency and produces a voltage that varies according to the amplitude of the knock.
CONSTRUCTION
The knock sensor consists of a piezoelectric element tuned to resonate at the same frequency of engine knock (detonation).
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- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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