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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 04:34 PM
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knock sensor

i bought a 2004 5150 5.4 about a week ago and it has been ideling ruff and i dont think it has the power that 5.4 should (slugish) i took it the shop to put the code reader on it and it read bank 1 knock sensor, would this make my truck run like crap, please help, im new to this site, thanks
 
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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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What is a knock sensor please someone help because I would like to know what that is.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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The knock sensor detects predetonation if any exists and can adjust the timing slightly (1 or 2 degrees usually) to prevent the knock or ping. It is meant to slightly adjust for the difference in fuel qualities and burn rates, etc. If a sensor were to go bad, I could understand some ill affects.

OP, does your truck ping?
 
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The sensors are in the valley between the heads.
1. Remove the intake manifold. For additional information, refer to ENGINE - 5.4L (3V) article.
2. Disconnect the knock sensor (KS) electrical connectors.
3. Remove the bolts and the 2 KS.
 To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.


I'm still learning to grab information from my factory manual in my computer.
 
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