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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1. Remove the following parts: a. Windshield wiper arm and blade. b. Cowl grille. 2. Disconnect the windshield washer hose from the windshield washer nozzle.. 3. While pressing windshield washer nozzle tabs in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, pull the windshield washer ...

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AWD
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Operation • AWD provides excellent drivability on snow-covered and ice-packed roads, sand and mud, as well as on steep slopes and other slippery surfaces. • A system malfunction or operation conditions are indicated by a warning. Refer to Warning/Indicator Light ...