Knock Sensors - Replace sensor or harness?
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Knock Sensors - Replace sensor or harness?
I have a 2000 RX 300 (155K miles) and it won't go into shift into overdrive. I took it to a mechanic and the diagnostics came back with a PO 171 Fuel System Lean and PO 325 Knock Sensor Bank 1.
They cleaned the mass air flow sensor for me. But, I am debating on replacing the harness or (2) Knock Sensors, based on feedback from the dealer and readings.
I took the car to my trusty independent garage mechanic and got CEL codes on both Knock Sensors now. He tested the sensors and they read fine. Is there a way to read the codes after putting on the harness?
Has anyone heard of issue with knock sensors going bad? Or a site the sells economical sensors. The dealer is charging $200 each.
They cleaned the mass air flow sensor for me. But, I am debating on replacing the harness or (2) Knock Sensors, based on feedback from the dealer and readings.
I took the car to my trusty independent garage mechanic and got CEL codes on both Knock Sensors now. He tested the sensors and they read fine. Is there a way to read the codes after putting on the harness?
Has anyone heard of issue with knock sensors going bad? Or a site the sells economical sensors. The dealer is charging $200 each.
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There is enough effort and if you replace the recommend parts, you should replace both senors and harnesses. No point in repeating the effort in few months.
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I ordered (2) sensor online through eBay for $107 ttl, and then paid extra for overnight shipping. I plan on putting a new harness, (2) knock sensors, plugs, gaskets, and coolant.
Can't wait to have this done.
Can't wait to have this done.
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x2 OEM only.
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