Do knock sensors go bad over time?
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Originally Posted by TankerVette
Title says it all...
with others that have said yes!What year is your vette?
On some years the ESC module was too sensitive which could create false knocks
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in my '85 l98:
a Check Engine light, with a code 43...
code 43, means faulty knock sensor...
false knocks don't really have anything to do with a faulty sensor-
false knocks is more indicative of an ESC needed upgraded
a Check Engine light, with a code 43...
code 43, means faulty knock sensor...
false knocks don't really have anything to do with a faulty sensor-
false knocks is more indicative of an ESC needed upgraded
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