Blew bank 2 knock sensor

[jstarone]

Hey guys, I blew my bank 2 knock sensor and im getting a code for it, the car runs like crap. Im going to swap it out tomorrow, but I was wondering where the bank 2 knock sensor is at on the 1mz. Im searching though manuals right now with no luck...

[Eye8Pussies]

the bank 2 knock sensor is on the radiator side of the block under the intake manifold, which is under the intake plenum

[TxBmbleBee]

sounds like a pita to get to

[Midias]

sounds like a pita to get to

You are correct.

get a gasket kit and coolant hose to replace the big one you have to remove. Also you may just want to consider replacing both. I got mine for $126 each at advance autoparts and there were the same denso ones toyota uses.

I would also get a few cans of TB cleaner and clean the intake manifold and throttlebody.

[jstarone]

I figured thats where it was, are they both on the same side??? It will be a major PITA, sounds like i know what im doing this weekend.

coolant hose part number in case anyone is searching is 16261-20010
now to find the gasket.

[Eye8Pussies]

no, there's one on each side of the block

[TxBmbleBee]

since your changing them anyways, why not relocate them. they obviously blew from your charger

[jstarone]

Alright that makes more sense, it being a v6... Why does it have to be the one on the back haha. Such a bugger. Is the one on the front on the side down by the pullys?

[jstarone]

since your changing them anyways, why not relocate them. they obviously blew from your charger

I know I saw something about that somewhere. I think im going to look into that, as this seems to be a common problem.. btw I'm not blown.. yet. Still hunting for a trd supercharger.

[jetbtkng]

put your knock sensors here thats where mine are,

[ASG14]

That are both in the same spot, and you need to take 100% of the SAME parts off to change either.

I'd recommend getting a new Knock Sensor harness at the dealer for about $30 in case the connectors on your current one brakes.

[jstarone]

Il have to find someone to make me a custom bracket like that...

put it back on the scan tool today to find the other codes, and i have 5 others, they don't look so bad though

P0330 - KNOCK SENSOR BANK 2
P0440 - EVAP EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MALF
P0441 - EVAP PURGE FLOW FAULT
P0446 - EVAP EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM VENT CIRCUIT MALF

and then i got two repeat codes that had 'pd' beside them
p0441
p0446

So I wrote them down and cleared them all, and now the car works a lot better, no more stuttering above 4k which i was getting intermittently. Im assuming thats the knock sensor fault causing it.

( I am praying and hoping that since its intermittent that its just loose. Currently trying to find out if I can get at it without taking the intake mani off. It would help if i knew what side it was on lol. )

Bad news is that I cant get a knock sensor until Next Thursday and it will be over 200$

now im also wondering about the P0440 – EVAP System Malfunction and the other three, there all related.

I found common causes to be
· Vapor pressure sensor malfunction
· Fuel tank cap cracked, damaged or incorrectly installed
· Vacuum hose blocked, cracked, torn or disconnected
· Hose or tube blocked, cracked, torn or disconnected
· Fuel tank damaged
· Charcoal canister damaged

Where is the vacuum hose or the tube that its talking about. The car had the tank and the lines replaced a while ago and thats probably when this one came up..

[RON]

since your changing them anyways, why not relocate them. they obviously blew from your charger

Yep..found this (scroll down 3 paragraphs on the left)

http://books.google.com/books?id=RYsglAO9f8gC&pg=PA84&lpg=PA83&dq=ECU+retarding+timing+conditions+AF+ratio&source=bl&ots=bTaHx0iQfp&sig=zygnJWNTGwzN1ciRq1LN20sFQK8&hl=en&ei=uzWcSqb7GqPunQecnqGWCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4#v=onepage&q=&f=true

[bbq bob]

gregtrd makes a relocation setup.

[RON]

gregtrd makes a relocation setup.

Yes indeed..Got it!