1996 Toyota 4Runner Engine Pinging

Tiny
TRAINGUY
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  • 1996 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 318,000 MILES
Hi, I am looking for any known issues that would cause excessive pinging on these vehicles. I am an auto tech by trade but have been unable to find any reliable resources. Does the 3.4L have a knock sensor? If so where? Thanks
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 AT 10:59 PM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

There are 2 knock sensors see pic


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/61395_Graphic_51.jpg

, they are items 12 & 13.

mark (mhpautos)
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 3:11 AM

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