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Knock Sensor

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by caffeinated_medic, Jun 7, 2020.

  1. Jun 7, 2020 at 4:52 AM
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    caffeinated_medic

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    Does anyone have a pdf or link to a repair manual for the second gen Tacoma’s?
    Or, anyone have insight on replacing the knock sensor harness/sensor itself.

    My 2008 DCSB V6 threw a CEL last night, P0328. I’m about to dive into inspecting the harness but would like torque specs and everything first.
    My google-fu has failed me for all this info.
     
  2. Jun 7, 2020 at 8:50 AM
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  3. Jun 11, 2020 at 6:40 AM
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    Off to the dealership. Plus side, I have a 2020 Taco as a loaner so I can test drive it.
    Fingers crossed it’s a mouse.
     
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  4. Jun 12, 2020 at 7:53 AM
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    Well it’s not a mouse.

    looks like I have a 2020 loaner for a bit longer.
     
  5. Jun 12, 2020 at 12:37 PM
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    I just read in the Haynes Manual that you have to pull the heads to access the knock sensor and connector. That is a huge job to replace a sensor. It's recommended that you replace both of them while you are there.
     

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