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Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2003)05 · Powertrain Management
05 · Diagnostics

Engine Control Module (System Overview): Description and Operation (page 18 of 42)

Make
Volvo
Model
XC90 2.5T AWD
Engine
L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2
Year
2003
Section
Computers and Control Systems › Engine Control Module › Description and Operation
Powertrain ManagementSystem Overview · page 18 of 42
Engine Control Module (System Overview): Description and Operation (page 18 of 42) – Volvo XC90 2.5T AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 59 B5254T2 (2003)

The function of the knock sensor (KS) is to monitor combustion knocking from the engine. Knocking may damage the engine and reduces the efficiency
of engine combustion.
If the engine control module (ECM) registers knocking from any of the cylinders, the ignition will be retarded for that cylinder at the next combustion
stage. If repeated ignition retardation does not prevent knocking, the injection period will be increased. This has a cooling effect. On turbocharged
engines the boost pressure will also be lowered, reducing the engine load.
The sensor is made up of a Piezo electrical crystal. If there is engine knock, vibrations (sound waves) spread through the cylinder block to the knock
sensor (KS). The resultant mechanical stress in the piezo electrical material in the knock sensors generates a voltage. This signal is transmitted to the
engine control module (ECM). The signal corresponds to the frequency and amplitude of the sound waves. This allows the Engine Control Module
(ECM) to determine if the engine is knocking. The camshaft position (CMP) sensor and engine speed (RPM) sensor are used to determine the operating
cycle of the engine (which cylinder is igniting) and thereby which cylinder is knocking.
The knock sensors (KS) are positioned on the cylinder block below the intake manifold.
The engine control module (ECM) can diagnose the knock sensors (KS).

Electronic throttle unit

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