Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Knock Sensor (Ks)

Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual / Engine / Control / Knock Sensor (Ks)

Purpose/Function

Detects abnormal combustion in the cylinder as basic information for mainly determining the ignition timing.
Detects abnormal combustion in the combustion chamber and inputs it to the PCM as a knocking signal.

Construction

Installed on the cylinder block.
A piezoelectric element has been adopted as the detecting element for detecting abnormal combustion.

Operation

Inputs the signal, which fluctuates according to abnormal combustion, to the PCM.

KS characteristic

Fail-safe


DTC No.	Fail-safe function
P0327:00	Sets the knocking spark retard correction value of the ignition control to the fixed value.
P0328:00	Sets the knocking spark retard correction value of the ignition control to the fixed value.

Knock Sensor (Ks) Removal/Installation

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the plug hole plate.. 3. Remove the intake manifold.. 4. Disconnect the KS connector. 5. Remove the KS.. 6. Install in the reverse or ...

Manifold Absolute Pressure (Map) Sensor/Intake Air Temperature (Iat) Sensor No.2 Removal/Installation

NOTE: Because the IAT sensor No.2 is integrated in the MAP sensor, replacing the IAT sensor No.2 includes replacement of the MAP sensor/IAT sensor No.2. 1. Disconnect the negative bat ...

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Liftgate Hinge Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Rear scuff plate. b. Trunk end trim. c. Trunk side trim. d. C-pillar trim. e. D-pillar trim. f. Liftgate. 3. Remove fasteners. 4. While partially peeling back the rear part of the headliner, remove nut ...

Wheel Apron Component Removal [Panel Replacement]
Symbol Mark Removal Procedure 1. Drill the 14 locations indicated by (A) from the front wheel housing side shown in the figure. 2. Drill the 11 locations indicated by (B) shown in the figure. 3. Drill the 4 locations indicated by (C) shown in the figure. NOTE: When drilling t ...

Steering Angle Sensor
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