Welcome Guest
Leading source of Online Diagnostic & Repair Information
Buy It Now
Help
Search
Contact
Exit
Your Vehicle:
2001 Ford Escort ZX2 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3
Vehicle
»
Powertrain Management
»
Computers and Control Systems
»
Knock Sensor
»
Description and Operation
Description and Operation
Knock Sensor
Two Types Of Knock Sensor (KS)
The Knock Sensor
(KS)
(Figure 35) is a tuned accelerometer on the engine which converts engine vibration to an electrical signal. The PCM uses this signal to determine the presence of engine knock and to retard spark timing.
© 2024 ALLDATA, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Trademarks
|
Privacy Statement
|
Do Not Sell My Personal Information
|
Terms and Conditions