Circuit Description

1997 Toyota Tercel 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Circuit Description

Knock sensor is located on side of cylinder block. Sensor generates voltage when engine block vibrates due to knocking. DTC is set when there is no knock sensor signal to ECM with engine speed of 1200 RPM or more. Possible causes are:

  • Open or short in knock sensor circuit.
  • Knock sensor (loose).
  • ECM.
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