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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996CARAVAN V6-229 3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONFUNCTIONAL OPERATIONINPUTS AND OUTPUTSINPUTSKNOCK SENSOR
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan V6-229 3.8L
Knock Sensor
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan V6-229 3.8LSECTION Knock Sensor
Fig 20 Knock Sensor:
When the knock sensor detects a knock in one of the cylinders, it sends an input signal to the PCM. In response, the PCM retards ignition timing for all cylinders by a scheduled amount.
Knock sensors contain a piezoelectric material which sends an input voltage (signal) to the PCM.
- As the intensity of the engine knock vibration increases, the knock sensor output voltage also increases.
The knock sensor threads into the side of the cylinder block in front of the starter (Fig. 20).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • 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.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.