P0330 - Knock Sensor Code Diagnoses

The P0330 code popped up the other day. Is there any easy diagnosis that can be done to determine if it's the sensor or wire or something else causing the code to pop up. It's on a 1997. 6-cyl Tacoma. The airbag light has been going on and off as well, but I doubt there's any connection between the two.

 

https://www.engine-codes.com/p0330_toyota.html

Agreed tht AB lite separate issue

 

I have learned from other more seasoned members…….when dealing with air/fuel/electrical signals…..
Bite the bullet and by OEM

 

The code hasn't returned since clearing it with a Scan Gauge, but it really hasn't been driven much.
Also found this video showing a bit of a hack to isolate the bad sensor, cut off the warning light and, I believe, rely on the other.
https://youtu.be/n7dkEKHUVOg?si=pkHurVyvl6Jk9f8b

 

Crazy
I have actually read a thread that ‘kinda’ explained that fix

don’t get me wrong, I have done a few ‘hack’ fixes…..with success
Mainly to avoid buying a $1k cat(hack trick works for 4 car manufacturers so far)

but
Really depends on if you’re going to keep the taco…..
1yr ago or so
I cleaned my IAC (as suggested by members here)
Had to take off throttle body
Was so gunked up with carbon, I decided to go all the way and clean intake and intake plenum. Was a pretty big job but glad I did it.

seems vid dude just wanted to avoid that big job(taking off intake manifold)
My 96 was gross 212k




all depends on how far you want to take the taco

 

Well, the "check engine" light came on again. I guess I'll shop around for a quote to repair. I doubt I'd be able to do it myself.
I only use the truck to haul lumber, compost, and to the dump for home projects. Drive it less than 300 miles/yr.
Maybe I'll sell the car and Taco for a newer Taco. I really like the 1st gen though.