knock sensor

2003 KIA RIO
155,000 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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STEVECUZZORT
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My rio recently started to die out randomly and about 5 minutes later im able to start and drive it? My question is if the knock sensor being faulty can cause the engine to die, i have recently replace my cam position sensor so i ruled that out, i have had mixed opinions as far as the knock sensor causing engine to die out.
Feb 29, 2016 at 4:23 PM
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CATAFINA
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I don't think the knock sensor will cause it to stall -all it does is sense the engine when knocking and pinging then the computer turns around and retard the spark
Feb 29, 2016 at 6:03 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge. a knock sensor will allow it to start if bad or good. see what is really screwed up. also clean throttle plate on both sides with choke cleaner and iac hole
Mar 1, 2016 at 8:02 AM
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