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Knock Sensor: Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. INSPECT KNOCK SENSOR 
    1. Measure the resistance of the sensor.

      Standard resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHART

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1 (Ground) - 2 (Output) 20°C (68°F) 120 to 280 kΩ
      Fig 1: Identifying Knock Sensor
      G05183850Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      If the result is not as specified, replace the knock sensor.