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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: DubJoey on 31 March 2009, 20:36

Title: Knock sensor
Post by: DubJoey on 31 March 2009, 20:36

can anyone tell me what the knock sensor does and where it is on an 8v digi

Title: Re: Knock sensor
Post by: danny_p on 31 March 2009, 23:51

it picks up knock  or pinking  so the ecu can adjust ignition.  on frount of engine block  left side on pb about 2/3 way up

Title: Re: Knock sensor
Post by: DubJoey on 03 April 2009, 20:08

the wiring to mine is in bad condition is it best to get a new one from VW or do places like GSF sell them

Title: Re: Knock sensor
Post by: dadrathers on 03 April 2009, 22:07

About 50 notes from VW - not sure that GSF etc. do these. Be careful tightening new one - RubJ is the man for this - make a search for knock sensor.

Cheers

Title: Re: Knock sensor
Post by: danny_p on 04 April 2009, 02:49

20 n/m