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Feb
1998 Nissan Pathfinder Knock Sensor. Its throwing a code for something concerning the knock sensor. The Nissan Pathfinder and the Maxima are two automobiles that fit into this category. The sensor is attached to the cylinder block cylinder head or intake manifold. A knocking vibration from the cylinder block is sensed as vibrational pressure.
A knocking vibration from the cylinder block is sensed as vibrational pressure. The sensor is attached to the cylinder block cylinder head or intake manifold. I have removed it and cannot find any sensors under it or wires going to any sensors. Any vehicle carrying the 3 L V-6 engines from 1990 through 1999 will eventually need this repair. Im intrigued by the possibility of relocating the Knock Sensor and the local Nissan dealer has the harness called for in the write up for 22. Bad knock sensor symptoms.
NISSAN 1998 PATHFINDER 33L V6 Exhaust Emission Knock Detonation Sensor.
Im intrigued by the possibility of relocating the Knock Sensor and the local Nissan dealer has the harness called for in the write up for 22. The sensor in a Nissan plays a passive role so the engine may run fine without it functioning but it will throw a code. It detects cylinder knock incorrect detonation of the air-fuel mix and the engine computer adjusts timing and air-fuel ratio to compensate. Knock Sensor part Brand. The knock sensor detects vibrations that come from a knock or an irregularity in combustion and send a signal to the engine control computer which then adjusts timing to correct the knock. Nissan Pathfinder Knock Sensor Part Number.