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Old 02-20-2004, 03:30 PM
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Check engine codes

Thanks to the information I found here I was able to do the self diagnostic test for the check engine. Here's what I got
firts I got one long blink and then one short blink so I assume that is code #11 then I got two long and eight short so that would be code #28 right?
Ok code #11 points to crank angle sensor or circuit
question:
What in the world is the crank angle sensor? where is it located? where can I buy a replacement? Can I install it my self?

Code #28 points to Knock sensor No.2(SVX, Left side) and I have the same questions as the previous code.
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Old 02-21-2004, 03:44 PM
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Engine codes??

Where or how do I do this? Do I need a special tool/meter?

Where is the box, etc?
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Old 02-21-2004, 03:59 PM
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Help

Where do I go to find my codes? Where is the box thing located?
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Old 02-22-2004, 09:23 AM
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Go to How to documents and click on the engine folder and you will find instructions on how to do it.
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Old 02-22-2004, 11:19 AM
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Clear the codes and see if they return.

Usually code 11 will result in a no-start. Accurate diagnosis requires a GMM, DMM or an o-scope. At $200+ for a new one I'd just clear it and see if it returns. My car had the same code in it when I first checked it but it has never returned.

Knock sensor codes can be erratic sometimes, especially if you've had a rattle from a loose bracket, worn pulley, bad alternator bearing, etc. If the code comes back you'll probably need to replace both knock sensors. Not replacing a bad knock sensor will cause the computer to retard the timing eight degrees, which will cause a slight power and mpg loss.
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Old 02-27-2004, 06:25 AM
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If the code comes back you'll probably need to replace both knock sensors. Not replacing a bad knock sensor will cause the computer to retard the timing eight degrees, which will cause a slight power and mpg loss.
Is there any particular reason that both knock sensors need to be replaced at the same time? I've got a code for a bad right side knock sensor (nothing for the left). I think I can replace the right sensor myself but changing the left doesn't look too fun.
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