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No. Worst case senario with a bad knock sensor is check engine light, and bad fuel economy. Also spark knock, which if not taken care of can cause excessive heat to build in the engine and cause premature failure.
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Can a bad knock sensor cause the car do start bad?
It will cause it to run sluggishly.
How do you fix a P0334 code?
Start with replacing the knock sensor on bank 2.
What sensor is bad if my dodge durango won't start?
Crank angle sensor or coolant temprature sensor are the two favourites that will cause a non start
How can you tell when a Nissan maxima starter motor is going bad?
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What could cause your car to start up but not stay running?
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Will the knock sensor cause the car not to start?
No it will not. The knock sensor is used to adjust the timing.
Can a bad knock sensor cause the car do start bad?
It will cause it to run sluggishly.
Any way to temporarily repair plug for Knock sensor on 1993 Chevy blazer k1500 to get it to start to get it home?
You have another problem other then the knock sensor if the engine will not start and run. A knock sensor will not cause the engine not to run.
Could a bad knock sensor cause your car not to start?
No all it is is basically a microphone to monitor for noise-nothing to do with the engine running.
Will a bad knock sensor stop a Volvo 240 from starting?
I have a 240 and with the knock sensor unplugged it will still start so I would have to say no.
Will a knock sensor start working correctly if you start using a high octane fuel?
Perhaps--unless the sensor itself is bad.
How do you fix a P0334 code?
Start with replacing the knock sensor on bank 2.
Will a speed sensor cause car not to start?
cam or crank sensor
Are there sensors that would cause a 1997 dodge stratus to not start?
Yes, just about any sensor on the engine could cause a no start.Yes, just about any sensor on the engine could cause a no start.
Would code 43 electronic spark control failure cause the vehicle to not start and would replacing the knock sensor fix this or is it an ECM issue?
I have a 1990 Pontiac Safari wagon that would not start,after much testing we found one bad fuel injector replaced it and car started but ran terrible, did more testing and found bad ignition module, replaced module runs better but now have code #43 knock sensor and engine is running in default mode switched ECM no help must be knock sensor don't think knock sensor would keep car from starting but the other things mentioned here would. Hope this helps. This wagon has 3.1 engine. Havent changed knock sensor yet.
Can a bad crankshaft sensor cause a2.3ford not to crank?
A bad crankshaft sensor on a 2.3 Ford may cause the car to not start. A bad crankshaft sensor can crank, just not start.
What sensor is bad if my dodge durango won't start?
Crank angle sensor or coolant temprature sensor are the two favourites that will cause a non start
