Knock Sensor

1987 Chevrolet Hi-Cube 6.2 J, 475/M40SECTION Knock Sensor
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  1. Disconnect knock sensor harness connector. Using an ohmmeter, measure knock sensor resistance between sensor terminal and engine block. Resistance should be 3300-4500 ohms. Connect voltmeter between sensor terminal and ground. Set voltmeter to 2-volt AC scale.
  2. Start and idle engine. Tap on engine block near sensor. A signal should be indicated on voltmeter. If no signal is indicated, replace knock sensor. Also see TIMING CONTROL SYSTEMSΒ  under IGNITION SYSTEM and appropriate TESTS W/CODES article in the ENGINE PERFORMANCE section below.
    • G - TESTS W/CODES - 4.3L
    • G - TESTS W/CODES - 5.0L
    • G - TESTS W/CODES - 5.7L
    • G - TESTS W/CODES - 7.4L
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