Knock sensor replacement

NOELIO

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1996 TOYOTA RAV4
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
150,000 MILES

Where is located the knock sensor of a 1996 Toyota Rav4, 2.0L, 2 x 2

Monday, December 27th, 2010 AT 7:11 PM

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DOCFIXIT

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Hello,

The knock sensors located on the left side of the engine. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Monday, December 27th, 2010 AT 7:53 PM

JIM HIGGINS2

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1997 TOYOTA RAV4
2.0L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
145,000 MILES

This was my brothers car and has been sitting since he passed away in April. Tried to move it and it starts fine, but driving will throw a knock sensor code then run terrible, and now it has the p1300 as well. Changed plugs, cap and rotor. Checked wiring to knock sensor and it seemed good. Added half a tank of new gas as well. It throws the knock sensor code about half the time I try to drive it.

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Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 AT 4:37 PM (Merged)

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1300 code is igniter circuit not knock sensor. See pictures on how to diagnose.

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Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 AT 4:37 PM (Merged)

JIM HIGGINS2

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It was a knock sensor code first then it threw the 1300 as well.

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Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 AT 4:37 PM (Merged)

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Check wiring going to knock sensor and make sure it is not run by plug wires as that will interfere with it. Then check knock sensor check for grounded wiring as well and if knock sensor is loose if you decide to replace knock sensor make sure to not over tighten or it will mess it up.