What would cause a knock sensor code?
What can throw a knock sensor code? When the engine “knocks” there is an excessive amount of NOx that is released. When trouble code P0325 is set, this means that the knock sensor 1 in Bank 1 is not operating properly.
How do you fix the knock sensor code P0325?
How serious is a bad knock sensor?
A bad knock sensor may also not let the engine accelerate properly while driving on the highway, and cause the vehicle to lose fuel mileage. Once the computer realizes the knock sensor is not working properly, your vehicle will most likely lose power.
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Does knock sensor affect transmission?
A faulty knock sensor will cause the engine to fire the spark plugs at a sub optimal time, causing loss of power, and perhaps causing the transmission to compensate for the loss of power by using a different, and less economical, gearing than if the knock sensor were working properly.
Is knock sensor important?
Knock sensors are vital to the function of your car because they prevent your engine from being damaged due to too much air pressure caused by the air and fuel mixture mentioned above. When the engine does experience extensive damage, your car will break down.