no power when taking off check engine light on

2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE
52,000 MILES • 1.6L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GEORGE ERDAHL
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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?
May 22, 2017 at 9:48 AM
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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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