1982 Knock sensor connector
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Drifting
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From: Celeste Texas
1982 Knock sensor connector
This connector on the right side of my engine, right in front of the starter has melted. Wire vs Header. The metal tabs squeeze in so the solid pin on the sensor fits between them and they lock it inside the connector. So anyway, I went to my friendly neighborhood Chevy dealer who says he has the right part in stock. I get there and it's different from this one. So is the sensor. He says there has never been a 90 degree connector on the knock sensor, but I have one. So does this look familiar to anyone? Or has Bubba been in my car.
Bill
Bill
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From: columbia city in
i had the same connector on my 82 . i dont know where you would get the old connector .i changed mine to a later year knock sensor .the knock sensor for the 82 is expensive i think the one i got was for the 1987 .they are cheaper and they are not as sensitive .in 87 they have the roller cam .the connector for the 87 should be easy to find.
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From: Minneapolis, Mn USA
Knock sensors are usually tuned for frequencies of knock on the motor that you have them installed onto. If you change them for a different item, you may be defeating the system, and end up with lots of knock.
I had a knock problem on my 82 CFI motor and found that same connector was full of grease-oil-grime-dirt. I cleaned it and the sensor up with brake cleaner and no more knock.
You may be able to get one of these connectors from a used Corvette parts dealer type joint, or just resolder a new wire onto the connector and clean it all up and see if it works.
Good luck.
I had a knock problem on my 82 CFI motor and found that same connector was full of grease-oil-grime-dirt. I cleaned it and the sensor up with brake cleaner and no more knock.
You may be able to get one of these connectors from a used Corvette parts dealer type joint, or just resolder a new wire onto the connector and clean it all up and see if it works.
Good luck.
