Knock Sensor, Intake Manifold: Inspection

2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWDSECTION Inspection
  1. INSPECT KNOCK SENSOR 
    1. Measure the resistance of the sensor.

      Standard resistance 

      RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      1 (Ground) - 2 (Output) 120 to 280 kΩ at 20C (68°F)
      Fig 1: Identifying Resistance Of Knock Sensor
      G05183850Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the result is not as specified, replace the knock sensor.

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