2000 Toyota MR2 engine knocking

2000 TOYOTA MR2
70,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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DUNKLEN
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hi i sometimes i turn the engine on and it's no problem at all then sometimes im driving and the check engine light comes on and the engine starts knocking about it's like its got wet, then sometimes i go to start and the engine will turn over but will drop right away and turn off.
and by the way while the check engine light is on most the time it comes off within 2 minutes of driving and the car is back to normal but while check enine is on the abs is very tight unless i accelarate thanks it a real headache please reply duncan
Sep 22, 2010 at 4:49 PM
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OBXAUTOMEDIC
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Hi Duncan,

Thank You for the Donation....

Sound like it could be a Knock Sensor.

Now, with the engine coming on, even though it doesn't stay on it sets what is called a Pending Code. So, go by you local parts store and have them pull codes write them down and post them here in forum for better diagnosis and testing.

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Sep 23, 2010 at 3:44 PM
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DUNKLEN
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thanks for th advice ill look at the computer read out and give them to you maybe you know where to buy a knock sensor online thanks
Sep 23, 2010 at 5:01 PM
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Hi dunklen, I hope you got your mr2 goin. Thank you for using 2carpros.com..
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