Engine knock, Knock sensor test procedure – Actron CP9087 User Manual

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RANGE

HIGH

LOW

POWER OFF

Engine KNOCK

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Knock Sensor Test Procedure

Sensor may be tested on or off vehicle.

Warning: Observe all safety precautions (see page ii) if testing sensor on vehicle.

1) Verify ignition key is OFF.

2) Check Tester battery (refer to page 1-4).

3) Disconnect wiring harness from sensor - Inspect for

damage.

4) Connect test leads to sensor.

One-wire connector:

• YELLOW test lead to signal pin (top of sensor).

• BLACK test lead to body of sensor (off-car) or nearby
ground (on-car).

Two-wire connector:

• YELLOW test lead to either sensor pin.

• BLACK test lead to remaining sensor pin.

5) Set RANGE switch to LOW.

6) Set FUNCTION switch to VOLTS.

7) Operate sensor - Watch TEST light for results.

(Note: Ignore any RICH/LEAN light flashes.)

On-car test: Lightly tap surface near sensor using a
socket extension (or similar tool) and a light hammer.
Do not tap directly on sensor!

Off-car test: Grasp sensor firmly. Gently tap sensor tip
with a light hammer.

– Good sensor: TEST lights flash upward from the
bottom of the TEST light column during a tap. (Only a
few lights may flash. This is O.K.) Range of TEST light
movement varies with sensor type and tapping force.

– Bad sensor: TEST lights do not flash during a tap.

8) Testing is complete.

FUNCTION

VOLTS

OHMS

FREQUENCY

TEST

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