2001 kia sephia

2001 KIA SEPHIA
167,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD
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JHONGUTI
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how to test a knock sensor on a 2001 kia sephia
Feb 19, 2011 at 10:41 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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The best way to test is to place a paint mark on the front pulley and hook up a timing light, watch the mark and gently tap the block with a small hammer, the mark should alter as the knock sensor picks up the vibration, but if you have a knock sensor code, just fit a new one, it will be faulty.

mark (mhpautos)
Feb 19, 2011 at 11:50 PM
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