The knock sensor on your GM engine is designed to sense detonation in the engine that causes a knocking noise from an improper air/fuel/spark ratio. The sensor takes that information and sends it to the computer, which in turn retards the timing on the engine to fix the problem. If the ...
The average cost of a knock sensor replacement can vary widely depending on the abovementioned factors. The cost can range from $200 to $800, but it could be more or less depending on the vehicle's specific make and model and the repair shop's location. Sometimes, the cost may be highe...
Moderncars incorporate knock-sensor systems for engines to mini- mize knocking, which can maximize engine lifetime,increase power, and improve fuel efficiency. This articlediscusses engine knock basics and how to set up a knock- sensor signal-颅conditioning system.By Yvette Tran...
that is, the fault code memory shall be cleared from the ECU internal memory, and after the engine has been running for a period of time (if possible, the road test can be carried out), then the decoder shall be used to test whether similar fault phenomena will...
Any idea what a shop that does turbo diagnostics would be using as they'd need to test any and every vehicle? I'm wondering whether there is something hardware related that has ever so slightly failed, especially with the long periods it was sat stationary during covid, something must have...
A camera sensor, like the one in your DSLR, is capable of recording much more light than our eyes can see. This is why we are able to enjoy much more detail in a photograph than with our naked eye alone. Whether you are just getting started with a new camera or have just never ...
Welcome once more to On Call, the weekly reader-contributed column in which The Register tells your tales of tech support. This week, meet a reader who asked to be Regomized as "Bob Philips" and told us about a job he held in the 1990s at a small engineering concern. Bob's employer...
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go, hold onto the strap for a few seconds to ensure it’s not going to fall. Only once you’re completely confident the tripod is stable should you let go. Also, be especially careful when there are high winds – it seems ridiculous, but a sudden gust can easily knock over your ...
If you’re using a telescope on a tracking mount, your focus likely won’t budge when you move to your target. If you’re using a camera lens, however, it’s very easy to knock the helical focuser out of position when moving the camera. ...