Kia Stinger CK: Engine Control System / Knock Sensor (KS)
Specifications
Item
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Specification
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Capacitance (pF)
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850 - 1,150
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Resistance (MΩ)
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Approx. 1
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Description and operation
Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise that
can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the cylinder block and
senses engine knocking.
When knocking occurs, the vibration from the cylinder block is applied as pressure
to the piezoelectric element, and the sensor produces voltage signal to ECM. On
receipt of this signal, ECM will control the ignition timing by retarding the ignition
timing and then advancing the ignition timing when the knocking disappears. This
sequential control can improve engine power, torque and fuel economy.

Schematic diagrams

Harness Connector

Repair procedures
| 1. |
Switch "OFF" the ignition.
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| 2. |
Disconnect the knock sensor connector.
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| 3. |
Measure resistance between the injector terminals 1 and 2.
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| 4. |
Check that the resistance is within the specification.
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Specification: About 4.87 MΩ [20°C(68°F)]
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| 1. |
Switch "OFF" the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
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| 2. |
Remove the intake manifold.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - “Intake Manifold”)
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| 3. |
Remove the delivery pipe & injector assembly.
(Refer to Fuel Delivery System - "Delivery Pipe")
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| 4. |
Remove the knock sensor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt from the
cylinder block.
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Knock sensor installation bolt :
18.6 - 23.5 N·m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf·m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb·ft)
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Install the component to the specified torques.
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Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped.
If the component has been dropped, inspect before installing.
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| 1. |
Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Other information:
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Crash Pad Lower Panel
Components and components location
Component Location
1. Crash pad lower panel
Repair procedures
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
•
Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove interior trim pieces
without marring the surface.
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Wheel
Repair procedures
Hub nut tightening sequence
Tighten the hub nuts as follows.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
When using an impact gun, final tightening torque should be checked using
a torque wrench.