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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Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2 S) Inspection
HO2S Inspection 1. Connect the M-MDS to the DLC?2. 2. Switch the ignition ON (engine on). 3. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature. 4. Access the following PIDs using the M-MDS.. VSS (Vehicle speed) RPM (Engine speed) O2S12 (HO2S output voltage) 5. D ...

Starting a Flooded Engine
If the engine fails to start, it may be flooded (excessive fuel in the engine). Follow this procedure: 1. If the engine does not start within five seconds on the first try, wait ten seconds and try again. 2. Make sure the parking brake is on. 3. Depress the accelerator all the way and hold it ...

Intake Manifold Vacuum Inspection
1. Disconnect the evaporative hose No.3 (purge solenoid valve side) and install the vacuum gauge.. 2. Verify that the intake air hoses are installed securely. 3. Warm up the engine. 4. Measure the intake manifold vacuum while idling (no load) using the vacuum gauge. If not within t ...