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: Side Impact Sensor (SIS)
Description and operation
Description
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Side Impact Sensor (SIS) system consists of two Pressure Side Impact
Sensor (P-SIS) installed at each center of the front door module (LH and
RH), two SIS installed at each center pillar nearby (LH and RH) and two
rear SIS installed in the rear pillar (LH and RH).
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Pressure Side Impact Sensor is also called P-SIS because it detects pressure
from collision at its mounting location.
Kia Stinger (CK) 2018-2023 Service Manual: Knee Airbag (KAB) Module
Description and operation
Description
Installed inside the crash pad, the knee airbag (KAB) protects the driver in
the event of a frontal crash. The SRSCM determines if and when to deploy the KAB.
Never attempt to measure the circuit resistance of the airbag module
(squib) even if you are using a specified tester.