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Component Inspection





Component Inspection

1. Component resistance inspection
(1) Measure resistance between signal terminal and ground terminal of the sensor connector (Component side).

Specification : Approx. 5M Ohms at 20 °C (68 °F)





2. Output signal inspection
(1) Remove knock sensor from vehicle and secure (across mounting boss) in a shop vise.
(2) Set up an oscilloscope as follows :
Channel A (+): Signal terminal, (-): Ground terminal
(3) Rap on vise with a ball peen hammer while monitoring oscilloscope screen (there should be a spike of less than 1 volt with each hammer strike).

Specification : knock sensor send a voltage spike with hammer strikes





3. Installation torque inspection
(1) Check the installation torque of the knock sensor.

Specification : Approx. 16-28Nm (160-250 kg-cm,11.8-18.4 lb-ft)


4. Has a problem been found?