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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 12:37 PM
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Default Engine knock sensor PLEASE HELP!!!

I know hardly post on this forums, does anyone know or idea where the engine knock sensor located at? I been searching around for picture and the location but I had no luck. Your help will be greatly appreciated...

I have change pretty much everything from alternator, AC compressor, belt, radiator, hoses, shocks except for the engine knock sensor. I don't wanna pull half of the engine out without knowing where sensor are. PLEASE HELP!!! Thanks in advance....

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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Mods sorry, please move this topic to sc300/400 please thanks... I just realize i posted on the wrong section!!!
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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I know its on the driver side of the engine. Only info I know where its located. Not much help but its a start. In for more info on this since my SC just threw the knock sensor code.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 03:55 PM
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I beleave its under the driver side intake manifold on the side of the block
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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^correct. there are two right there.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 06:43 PM
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Thanks guys. I will attempt this on my next day off... Anyone know if there's picture of it??
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One is right above the oil filter housing and the other is above the starter.
27mm
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Old Jun 13, 2012 | 12:43 AM
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Thanks Bflatsharp for the clarification. Greatly appreciated bro!!!
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