{"id":8040,"date":"2019-05-07T00:45:42","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T07:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=8040"},"modified":"2024-01-25T21:56:06","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T05:56:06","slug":"can-i-drive-with-a-bad-knock-sensor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/can-i-drive-with-a-bad-knock-sensor\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Drive with a Bad Knock Sensor?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_1d97a0-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_1d97a0-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_1d97a0-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_1d97a0-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_1d97a0-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_1d97a0-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_1d97a0-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_1d97a0-22{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_1d97a0-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_1d97a0-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_1d97a0-22 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-86c0c8  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-fe3552\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e7ae33-6e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e7ae33-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e7ae33-6e\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e7ae33-6e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e7ae33-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e7ae33-6e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e7ae33-6e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_e7ae33-6e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e7ae33-6e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_e7ae33-6e summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_e7ae33-6e\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Yes, you can drive your vehicle even after its knock sensor fails, but it&rsquo;s not recommended.<\/li><li>A faulty knock sensor can, on some platforms, cause serious driveability issues but a failed knock sensor will usually cause no driveability issues at all (again, depending on the platform\/vehicle\/engine). But on some platforms a faulty knock sensor can cause acceleration issues, engine temperature problems, and increased emissions.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can I drive with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/bad-knock-sensor-common-symptoms-and-testing-procedure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"bad knock sensor\">bad knock sensor<\/a>? Technically, yes.<\/strong> In most cases you&rsquo;ll just have a check engine light and a code. V engines will typically have more than one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/knock-sensor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"knock sensor\">knock sensor<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0324-code-knock-control-system-error\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"ua17d84ae7aa91e4d18ab18e2edc516ae\"><style> .ua17d84ae7aa91e4d18ab18e2edc516ae { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .ua17d84ae7aa91e4d18ab18e2edc516ae:active, .ua17d84ae7aa91e4d18ab18e2edc516ae:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .ua17d84ae7aa91e4d18ab18e2edc516ae { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .ua17d84ae7aa91e4d18ab18e2edc516ae .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .ua17d84ae7aa91e4d18ab18e2edc516ae .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .ua17d84ae7aa91e4d18ab18e2edc516ae:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P0324 Code: Knock Control System Error<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_e62e9b-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_e62e9b-99 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_e62e9b-99 > 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.kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image_1c465d-d6\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,dpr_auto,q_auto,c_pad\/carparts\/blog\/widgets\/protip\/services-icon\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column_28e1be-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_28e1be-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_28e1be-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_28e1be-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_28e1be-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_28e1be-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_28e1be-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_28e1be-b1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_28e1be-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_28e1be-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_28e1be-b1 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            Some Toyota engines can fail to start due to a failed knock sensor but you&rsquo;ll typically have a trouble code that points to it. Basically, it depends on the platform and manufacturer.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on the cylinder head, intake manifold, or engine block, the knock sensor functions as an ear to your car&rsquo;s computer, picking up unusual vibrations caused by engine detonation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/knock-sensor-installed-on-an-engine-block.jpg\" alt=\"Knock sensor installed on an engine block\" class=\"wp-image-8052\" width=\"949\" height=\"632\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/knock-sensor-installed-on-an-engine-block.jpg 949w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/knock-sensor-installed-on-an-engine-block-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/knock-sensor-installed-on-an-engine-block-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/knock-sensor-installed-on-an-engine-block-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 949px) 100vw, 949px\"><figcaption> <strong>When the knock sensor function is compromised, you can expect a lot of drawbacks to happen, one of which is an underperforming engine.<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More on Engine Knock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine control algorithms are very precise in sorting out spurious noises from actual engine knocks due to detonation (early combustion that impacts the piston on its way up).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>Typical knock sound can be heard within the frequency spectrum of between 5 and 7 kHz, depending on the cylinder bore. The ECM filters out all other frequencies and only reacts to detonation based knocking.<\/p><cite>&ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/author\/richardmccuistian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician\">Richard McCuistian, ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/engine-knocking-sound-what-does-it-mean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"knock sound\">knock sound<\/a> can be heard within the frequency spectrum of between 5 and 7 kHz, depending on the cylinder bore. The ECM filters out all other frequencies and only reacts to detonation based knocking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because there can be other engine vibrations in this same frequency range, the measurement is ignored if it isn&rsquo;t between 70&deg; before TDC and 10&deg; after TDC. This window is wider on some platforms so that a loose knock sensor can cause issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-data443-irp-shortcode irp-shortcode\"><div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/p0325-code-knock-sensor-malfunction-sensor-1-bank-1\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u7640738ad2f957a8033da27809586063\"><style> .u7640738ad2f957a8033da27809586063 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#eaeaea; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #34495E!important; text-decoration:none; } .u7640738ad2f957a8033da27809586063:active, .u7640738ad2f957a8033da27809586063:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u7640738ad2f957a8033da27809586063 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u7640738ad2f957a8033da27809586063 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#464646; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u7640738ad2f957a8033da27809586063 .postTitle { color:#000000; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u7640738ad2f957a8033da27809586063:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">See also<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">P0325 Code: Knock Sensor Malfunction (Sensor 1, Bank 1)<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside the knock sensor is a piezo ceramic disc that produces a voltage when placed under pressure. The seismic weight of a detected engine knock reacts with the ceramic disc and creates pressure waves that generate voltage spikes from the sensor to the ECM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But again, remember that only the &ldquo;knock&rdquo; noises that fall within a few degrees before the proper cylinder combustion windows will trigger the engine control module to retard the ignition timing. With coil-on-plug ignition, the ECM can retard the timing on just one cylinder or any number of others separately. 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nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            Usually, you won&rsquo;t even be able to feel it in the way the engine runs when the knock sensor fails (again, it depends on the platform and ECM algorithms). 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