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Knock Sensor: Description and Operation

Knock Sensor

PURPOSE

The knock control system allows calibration of the ignition timing for normal operating conditions, while eliminating the danger of knock or
detonation due to influences by heat, load, fuel quality or engine deposits.

Knock Sensor

CONSTRUCTION

The knock sensor (C) consists of a housing (3) a piezoelectric crystal (4) mounted on a threaded sleeve (5) between two connector strips (6). One

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