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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 04:37 PM
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knock sensor

broke knock sensor removing engine could jump it out does anyone know if it's a normal open or closed switch would like to replace posted in classified section for part unable to find locally. thanks
 
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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 05:21 PM
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It ain't a switch at all, it's an analog device which sends a variable signal.

Good news is you don't need the damn thing anyway. Just toss the old one and secure the connector out of the way.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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so it won't throw a code? what was it's purpose?
 
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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 06:34 PM
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It will set a code but no CEL on the dash. It detects engine knock(pinging) and tells the ECU to retard the timing. My 89 F250 with the 4.9L engine ran just fine with out a knock sensor over a year. I finally found a good one and installed it, I have not noticed any difference running besides the knock sensor code is gone.
 
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