Knock sensor location

2001 BUICK CENTURY
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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EAGLES_5000
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I cannot find a knock sensor for my Buick Century custom 3.1 l v6. The plug has a pacman shape, all the ones I have found are completely round plugs? Why can I not find this part?
Mar 19, 2011 at 3:26 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Hello,

The knock sensor is located down by the starter. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed. Cheers

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Mar 19, 2011 at 3:35 AM
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2CP-ARCHIVES
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3.1 engine knock sensor location?
Sep 26, 2018 at 3:20 PM (Merged)
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DOCFIXIT
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Lower left side engine above starter.
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KEVIN HIMES
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Ok. On a 2001 buick century.... Whats the name of the part blocking the knock sensor and how do you remove it. I started unscrewing a part that blocked the knock sensor. Air pressure started coming out so i stopped messing with it. This seems to be the peice thats blocking my reach from unscrewing the knock sensor. Is it ok to remove this peice? Not sure of the name.
Oct 15, 2018 at 7:48 AM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like you are trying to remove the AC compressor lines which you should not do. Instead remove the compressor mounting bolts to move the unit to the side a little so you can gain access. Please send me a video or image if I am off base. Cheers, Ken
Oct 17, 2018 at 11:15 AM