Kia Sportage: Engine Control System / Knock Sensor (KS) Repair procedures
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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
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Disconnect the knock sensor connector (A).

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Measure resistance between the injector terminals 1 and 2.
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Check that the resistance is within the specification.
Specification: About 4.87 MΩ [20°C(68°F)]
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Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal.
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Remove the intake manifold.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - “Intake Manifold”).
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Remove the knock sensor (A) after loosening the mounting bolt (B) from
the cylinder bolck.

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Install the component with the specified torques.
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Note that internal damage may occur when the component is dropped.
In this case, use it after inspecting.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
Knock sensor mounting bolt:
18.6 - 23.5 N·m (1.9 - 2.4 kgf·m, 13.7 - 17.4 lb·ft)
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Circuit Diagram
Harnecss Connector
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Specification
HO2S [Bank 1/Sensor 1]
Item
Specification
Heater Resistance (Ω)
2.5 - 4.0 [20°C(68°F)]
HO2S ...
Other information:
Removal and Installation
1.
Remove the drive belt.
(Refer to Timing System - "Drive Belt")
2.
Remove the drive belt auto tensioner pulley (A).
Tightening torque :
53.9 - 63 ...
Inspection
1.
Turn the ignition switch ON.
2.
Connect the KDS/GDS.
3.
Flash an intensive light onto the photo sensor using a lamp, and check
the change in output voltage.
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