Mazda CX-5 Service & Repair Manual: Knock Sensor (Ks)
Purpose/Function
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Detects abnormal combustion in the cylinder as basic information for mainly determining the ignition timing.
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Detects abnormal combustion in the combustion chamber and inputs it to the PCM as a knocking signal.
Construction
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Installed on the cylinder block.
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A piezoelectric element has been adopted as the detecting element for detecting abnormal combustion.
Operation
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Inputs the signal, which fluctuates according to abnormal combustion, to the PCM.
KS characteristic
Fail-safe
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DTC No. |
Fail-safe function |
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P0327:00 |
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P0328:00 |
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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 ...
Other materials:
Door Module Panel
Purpose, Function
Styrofoam door module panels have been adopted for reducing vehicle weight.
Construction
Styrofoam is applied to the door module panels (shaded areas) during manufacture.
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Air Filter
Purpose
The air filter removes pollen and dust in the intake air and purifies air
flowing into the cabin.
Function
The air filter removes pollen and dust using a dust collecting filter.
Construction
The air filter is installed to the blower unit.
It ...
Fuel and Engine Exhaust Precautions
Fuel Requirements
Vehicles with catalytic converters or oxygen sensors must use ONLY UNLEADED FUEL,
which will reduce exhaust emissions and keep spark plug fouling to a minimum.
Your Mazda will perform best with fuel listed in the table.
Fuel with a rating lower than 87 octane (91 RON) could ...
