No power when taking off check engine light on

GEORGE ERDAHL

MEMBER
2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE
1.6L
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
52,000 MILES

My check engine light came on. Takes a long time to get to full power. Took to mechanic and hooked up to a computer and they said it was a knock sensor. Would that cause this problem?

Monday, May 22nd, 2017 AT 4:48 PM

1 Reply

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,513 POSTS

Hello,

This means the knock sensor has shorted out and needs to be replaced, here is a diagram on the sensor and its location. It could be unplugged as well. You may need to jack the car up

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please let us know what happens. I am curious ;)

Cheers, Ken

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