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Sensor ID help?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Woodythebluetaco, Nov 18, 2023.

  1. Nov 18, 2023 at 10:47 PM
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    Woodythebluetaco

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    Can anyone ID this sensor? I noticed it today and am wondering if it’s been spliced. Passenger side engine bay on the lower block next the the “2GR” stamp behind the cat. Shown from above and through the passenger fender well with the dust flap removed. IMG_0670.png



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  2. Nov 19, 2023 at 3:18 AM
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    Knock sensor #1
     
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  3. Nov 19, 2023 at 10:09 AM
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    does yours have that wire sticking out?
     
  4. Nov 19, 2023 at 10:52 AM
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    This is not a knock sensor
     
  5. Nov 19, 2023 at 12:20 PM
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    I would go check but it’s raining today, maybe someone else can look.
     
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    it’s in the same spot as the knock sensor, and looks like the knock sensor…. :anonymous:
     
  7. Nov 19, 2023 at 12:28 PM
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    2gr-fks knock sensors are in the cylinder block valley.
     
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  8. Nov 19, 2023 at 1:04 PM
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    That is Crankshaft position sensor. Looks like the plug was repaired. Leave it alone If no codes
     
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