Knock sensor alternatives in a pinch
12-15-2023, 06:13 PM
Cruisin'
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Knock sensor alternatives in a pinch
I'm in a bit of a bind with my '04 Turbo . While changing out the large coolant pipe under the manifold, I must have damaged the knock sensor that sits under it (the symptoms and ecu codes point to that fact, along with the fact that I did physically damage the plug-area of the sensor's casing). I've ordered a replacement but really need to drive again before it will arrive . Assuming there's chance one of my local autoparts stores will have a random assortment of Bosch sensors... my question is whether there are other 2-pin Bosch sensors that will send the signal my Cayenne's ECU is looking for .
12-15-2023, 06:34 PM
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it looks like Porsche used the same sensor for all their models between about 1999-2005, so it can't be too specific (dependent on bore size, etc).
12-15-2023, 06:38 PM
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Check with rock auto and see what they offer. I found this on Amazon and I can get it next day:
12-15-2023, 07:18 PM
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What part of the world are you in? I have some extras in central Massachusetts.
12-15-2023, 07:49 PM
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spencercanon
it looks like Porsche used the same sensor for all their models between about 1999-2005, so it can't be too specific (dependent on bore size, etc).
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12-15-2023, 08:20 PM
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This is exactly the kind of cross reference I was hoping to find. Thanks!
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12-15-2023, 08:22 PM
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What part of the world are you in? I have some extras in central Massachusetts.
I'm in the Eastern Sierra in California. One-day Amazon often literally takes 5 days.
12-15-2023, 06:13 PM
Knock sensor alternatives in a pinch
