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PLEAEE HELP...Check Engine Light Code 52 "KNOCK SENSOR?"

Old Dec 24, 2004 | 06:32 AM
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Default PLEAEE HELP...Check Engine Light Code 52 "KNOCK SENSOR?"

When I fire up my 90 LS400 it idles fine. If I accelerate I feel a slight vaibration and my Engine light come on. I checked for codes and got # 52 which is Knock Sensor. I don't want to just replace parts "***** nilly" and have no positve results. The wires alone cost around 100. Is there one thing I should look into? Thanks, Dan
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Old Dec 27, 2004 | 11:46 AM
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If the CE light came on and the code says Knocking, you might want to see if the coils are arcing onto another surface or the plug(s) are bad..
Perform a tune-up on the car if it hasn't been done in a while.

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Old Jan 7, 2005 | 09:00 PM
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look at your wiring very carefully for rodent damage..If you do decide to replace your knock sensors,do the knock wires at the same time....
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