I should have known and tested better but couldn't really get down to the knock sensors with the correct socket (I didn't have a deep 27mm) so I've been dealing with that dam Code 52 for about a year. I even did the rewire kit. The mechanic that did my head gasket replaced the ks' so I figured they were fine.
My starter went out so I decided to go after the ks' since I was down there. I figured one was bad and kept causing the code. 2 new ks' were bought along with the starter (the price tag nearly killed me). With the starter out, I took out the ks in the back. This one was torqued down pretty good. I then went to the front one, slid the socket over it, did a quick hand turn to make sure it had a good hold and it turned. WTF! That dam mechanic didn't even torque it down! He probably just hand tightened with a socket. I checked out both of the ks' and they do indeed look new.
So here are my questions.
Would a ks that is not torqued down cause a code 52?
If a ks sits like mine did for a year, would it go bad from all that extra vibration?
Since I have everything out, should I go ahead and just install the new ones to be sure that my ecu or motor isn't bad or going bad?
Your opinions are greatly appreciated.
My starter went out so I decided to go after the ks' since I was down there. I figured one was bad and kept causing the code. 2 new ks' were bought along with the starter (the price tag nearly killed me). With the starter out, I took out the ks in the back. This one was torqued down pretty good. I then went to the front one, slid the socket over it, did a quick hand turn to make sure it had a good hold and it turned. WTF! That dam mechanic didn't even torque it down! He probably just hand tightened with a socket. I checked out both of the ks' and they do indeed look new.
So here are my questions.
Would a ks that is not torqued down cause a code 52?
If a ks sits like mine did for a year, would it go bad from all that extra vibration?
Since I have everything out, should I go ahead and just install the new ones to be sure that my ecu or motor isn't bad or going bad?
Your opinions are greatly appreciated.