2002 Saturn SL1 ENGINE KNOCKS ON ACCELERATION

2002 SATURN SL1
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Engine Performance problem
2002 Saturn SL1 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 130K miles

ENGINE PINGS ON ACCELRATION, WHAT COULD BE THE POSSIBLE CAUSE FOR THE PREIGNITION, WOULD THE KNOCK SENSOR BE FAULTY, IF IT IS WHERE WOULD IT BE LOCATED AND HOW DIFFICULT WOULD IT BE TO CHANGE IT. THANK YOU
Nov 15, 2009 at 1:54 AM
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Carbon build up, timing, low octane fuel are some possiblities. First I would check the computer for codes to see if any are present before any part replacement. Knock sensor:


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Nov 15, 2009 at 3:00 AM