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 ...

Other materials:

Down Switch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function The down switch detects the shift down operation of the selector lever. The down switch signal is sent to the TCM via CAN and is used for manual shift control and engine-transaxle integration control. Construction The down switch is installed to the se ...

Front Accessory Socket Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the front console.. 3. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the gap between the cap tab and socket. 4. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the figure, press the front accessory socket i ...

M Position Switch [Fw6 A EL, Fw6 Ax EL]
Purpose/Function The M position switch detects that the selector lever is in the M position. The M position switch signal is sent to the TCM via CAN, and is used for manual shift control and engine-transaxle integration control. Construction The M position switch is in ...