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HOMESERVICE MANUALSHYUNDAI2003ACCENT L4-1.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSKNOCK SENSORTESTING AND INSPECTION
2003 Hyundai Accent L4-1.5L
Knock Sensor: Testing and Inspection
2003 Hyundai Accent L4-1.5LSECTION Testing and Inspection
KNOCK SENSOR
The knock sensor is attached to the side of the cylinder block to sense engine knocking. A knocking vibration from the cylinder block is applied as pressure to the piezoelectric element. This vibrational pressure is then converted into a voltage signal which is relayed to the ECM. If engine knocking occurs, ignition timing is retarded to suppress it.
HARNESS INSPECTION PROCEDURE
SENSOR INSPECTION
1. Disconnect the knock sensor connector and measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2.
Standard value about 5 MOhm [at 20 °C (68 °F)]
2. If the resistance is continuous, replace the knock sensor.
Tightening torque
Knock sensor: 16 - 25 Nm (160 - 250 kg.cm, 12 - 18 lb.ft)
3. Measure the capacitance between terminals 1 and 2.
Standard value : 800 - 1600 pF
The knock sensor is attached to the side of the cylinder block to sense engine knocking. A knocking vibration from the cylinder block is applied as pressure to the piezoelectric element. This vibrational pressure is then converted into a voltage signal which is relayed to the ECM. If engine knocking occurs, ignition timing is retarded to suppress it.
Circuit Diagram:
HARNESS INSPECTION PROCEDURE
SENSOR INSPECTION
1. Disconnect the knock sensor connector and measure resistance between terminals 1 and 2.
Standard value about 5 MOhm [at 20 °C (68 °F)]
2. If the resistance is continuous, replace the knock sensor.
Tightening torque
Knock sensor: 16 - 25 Nm (160 - 250 kg.cm, 12 - 18 lb.ft)
3. Measure the capacitance between terminals 1 and 2.
Standard value : 800 - 1600 pF
RENDER: 1.0x
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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.
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