Bigsky Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Uploaded is a picture. Is it an easy fix? I saw a youtube video that said they just cleaned theirs real good and it worked fine, i bought a cheap obd 2 sensor and i have a list of other things it tested for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Buy a new sensor. Cleaning it is not likely to work. GD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsky Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 2 minutes ago, GeneralDisorder said: Buy a new sensor. Cleaning it is not likely to work. GD Thanks bud. Its only a 40 dollar part so ill order it this friday. Im not even sure what a knock sensor does to be honest. But hopefully it will make the car work better? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 9, 2018 Share Posted October 9, 2018 Yes it will make it work a LOT better. Without it you are in limp mode for ignition timing. The knock sensor protects the engine from poor quality gasoline or other causes of detonation. GD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsky Posted October 9, 2018 Author Share Posted October 9, 2018 32 minutes ago, GeneralDisorder said: Yes it will make it work a LOT better. Without it you are in limp mode for ignition timing. The knock sensor protects the engine from poor quality gasoline or other causes of detonation. GD https://www.autozone.com/engine-management/knock-sensor/duralast-knock-sensor/268129_0_0 Stupid question but is this the part i need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 No - never buy that Chinese junk from autozone. Here's a smokin deal on an OEM JECS sensor: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-UNISIA-JECS-KNOCK-SENSOR-P-N-22060-AA031/332812539727 GD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmdew Posted October 10, 2018 Share Posted October 10, 2018 amazon.com also has good one. The Link GD provided is a great Deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsky Posted October 10, 2018 Author Share Posted October 10, 2018 (edited) 13 hours ago, GeneralDisorder said: No - never buy that Chinese junk from autozone. Here's a smokin deal on an OEM JECS sensor: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-UNISIA-JECS-KNOCK-SENSOR-P-N-22060-AA031/332812539727 GD Holy crow. Thanks dude it will be here the 16th. Went ahead and ordered that bad boy. Thank you so much for lookin out Edited October 10, 2018 by Bigsky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsky Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 I think i found a prior post abot where the sensor is, my chilton sucks and doesnt give good descriptions on the location i am hoping this will fix it. I will wrench on it this weekend. According to my manual i have 2 sensors possibly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 It doesn’t have two knock sensors. it’s really easy. One 12mm bolt and done. 10 minutes if concurrently sipping a beer. find the FSM from Subaru online and use the chiltons for kindling. They’re free and easy to find. Or get more picture grabs online, it’s really easy and will give you the torque value and orientation and location. FSM: ideally you get a 1996 Impreza FSM but any 95-98 legacy or Impreza 2.2 will suffice for the knock sensor job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsky Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 10 hours ago, idosubaru said: It doesn’t have two knock sensors. it’s really easy. One 12mm bolt and done. 10 minutes if concurrently sipping a beer. find the FSM from Subaru online and use the chiltons for kindling. They’re free and easy to find. Or get more picture grabs online, it’s really easy and will give you the torque value and orientation and location. FSM: ideally you get a 1996 Impreza FSM but any 95-98 legacy or Impreza 2.2 will suffice for the knock sensor job. So i replaced it , cleared the code and .... the code came back. Wtf? Same exact code. So i take it there is another problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Need to check the wiring back to the ECU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsky Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 33 minutes ago, GeneralDisorder said: Need to check the wiring back to the ECU. Thanks man, im trying to find a competent guide. This chilton is bullshit. Lol glad i didnt buy it. Ill take a picture of my old knock sensor and maybe yall can tell what was wrong with it. I didnt see any cracks. A bit of corrosion. And ill take a pic of the installed knock sensor tomorrow to double check i installed it correctly. I just did what the prior one was. But maybe that one was installed wrong...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeneralDisorder Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 It's just looking for a simple resistance on the single wire. Probably a harness connector problem or melted wire, etc. You can find all the digital factory manuals over on sl-i.net. just google for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike104 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 The FSMs are available here https://sl-i.net/FORUM/showthread.php?18087-Subaru-Factory-Service-Manuals- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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