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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: andyroo on 27 July 2008, 23:04:56

Title: knock sensor
Post by: andyroo on 27 July 2008, 23:04:56

hi all,
do i need to replace knock sensor as eml comes on and off, ive done paper clip test and it says its knock sensor, by not replacing or repairing this will it affect the running of the car, ??? :-/

Title: Re: knock sensor
Post by: markey mark on 27 July 2008, 23:43:35

yes will retard ign bud and hamper performance ! :(

Title: Re: knock sensor
Post by: rickyboy on 28 July 2008, 10:48:26

Check your oil level and top up to the max on the dipstick.  Low oil can trigger knock sensors.  A lean mixture can also bring a knock sensor code up - unlikely but happens with lean lpg system maps.