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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: marcbcfc on 19 July 2008, 14:41:15

Title: knock sensor Where is it ?
Post by: marcbcfc on 19 July 2008, 14:41:15

Hi,

has anyone got any pictures of where the knock sensors are on a v6 ive looked in the manual but still cant find them i'm particularly after the drivers side as i think the wire is duff as its been off and on since i had my cambelt done but seems to have gone altogether, BUt i'm having trouble finding where it is can anyone help me out

Many Thanks marc :-[

Title: Re: knock sensor Where is it ?
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 19 July 2008, 15:04:58

As you stand at the front of the car looking at the engine.

Where the Aux Belt Tensioner is (top left pulley) there is a plastic cable tray running horizontal, you should have a connector on the top of this cable tray that fastens to a small metal bracket.  This wire comes from down behind the alternator over the top of the Cambelt Cover and plugs into the wiring harness at this bracket.

Hope this makes sense :y

Title: Re: knock sensor Where is it ?
Post by: marcbcfc on 19 July 2008, 15:15:13

Thanks for that mate i just cant find the actual Knock sensor location on the drivers side as i need to replace the wiring or repair it but just cant work out wear the sensor is il keep trying

thanks for the reply though

Title: Re: knock sensor Where is it ?
Post by: mantahatch on 19 July 2008, 20:08:39

The Knock sensors are "conveniently" located under the exhasust manifolds and above the engine mount approx where the end of the air con compressor is, or on the other side a few inches behind the alternator and a few inches higer than the alternator.

I would think it is a total pane to get to in situ. I changed one very easily with the engine on the garage floor (only one bolt)

I would think access from underneath is easier.
Sorry did not take any pics.

HTH

Mike

Title: Re: knock sensor Where is it ?
Post by: marcbcfc on 19 July 2008, 21:43:10

Thanks Mike i will have another go at locating it when i get time

marc

Title: Re: knock sensor Where is it ?
Post by: cbs2 on 20 July 2008, 10:09:47

Had the same problem on mine.
Its easier to do it from underneath, but you need to remove the alternator to get to it. with the alternator removed, the knock sensor is mounted on to the side of the block with a torx bolt.

I managed to solder the wire back together

Title: Re: knock sensor Where is it ?
Post by: marcbcfc on 20 July 2008, 10:55:38

Many thanks for all the replys gents


Marc :y