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.
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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.
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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:
The alarm will be activated if any of the following occurs while the system is
armed.
A front or rear door is opened without using the ignition key or transmitter
(or smart key).
The liftgate is opened without using the transmitter (or smart key).
The engine hood is opened.
The horn ...
Replacement
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
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Use a plastic panel removal tool to remove inter ...