Knock sensor location

TIKIBABY13

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1997 NISSAN PATHFINDER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
83,000 MILES

Where is the knock sensor located at?

Thursday, April 9th, 2009 AT 10:21 PM

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RASMATAZ

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The knock sensor is under the intake manifold, here is the instructions on how to change it out in the images below. Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Friday, April 10th, 2009 AT 12:03 AM

ARMYDAD

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1996 NISSAN PATHFINDER
6 CYL
4WD
AUTOMATIC
102,598 MILES

Where is the knock sensor located on my vehicle?

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Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 AT 5:41 PM (Merged)

BLUELIGHTNIN6

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Hello,

The knock sensor is located under the intake manifold between the cylinder heads. Here is the location

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Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 AT 5:41 PM (Merged)

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1996 NISSAN PATHFINDER
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
160,000 MILES

How do I locate and replace the knock sensor?

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Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 AT 5:41 PM (Merged)

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Knock Sensor On top rear of engine

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Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 AT 5:41 PM (Merged)

WMROCZKA

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1998 NISSAN PATHFINDER

1998 Nissan Pathfinder 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

I am getting fault code for knock sensor failure.
The Haynes manual says it is located under intake plenum. I have removed it and cannot find any sensors under it or wires going to any sensors.
Where else could it be located?

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Thursday, May 23rd, 2019 AT 5:42 PM (Merged)

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