TROUBLE CODE DIAGNOSTICS - 7.4L MPI
SERVICE MANUAL NUMBER 23
90-861326--1 MARCH 1999
Page 5G-35
Code 44 (3 of 3): Knock Sensor (KS) Circuit (Non-Scan) - No Knock Detected
STEP
ACTION
VALUE
YES
NO
PROCEED TO
5
1. Disconnect KS module 5-wire harness
connector.
2. Using a test light connected to battery
positive (B+), probe KS module harness termi-
nal “D” (CKT 486).
Does test light illuminate?
–
Step 6
Step 9
6
Using a test light connected to ground, probe
KS module harness terminal “C” (CKT 485).
Does test light illuminate?
Step 10
Step 13
7
Locate and repair open or short to ground in
CKT 496. If a problem is found, repair as nec-
essary.
Was a problem found?
–
Step 11
8
Inspect knock sensor terminal contacts. Also
check for abnormal mechanical engine noises.
If OK, replace faulty knock sensor.
Is action
complete?
–
Verify
Repair
–
9
Locate and repair open in ground CKT 486.
Is
action complete?
–
–
10
Replace faulty KS module.
Is action complete?
–
–
11
1. Disconnect both knock sensor electrical
connectors.
2. Using a DVOM, measure the resistance
of each sensor from the sensor terminal to
ground.
Is the resistance of each sensor within
the specified value?
7600 to
8800
Ohms
Step 15
Step 12
12
Replace faulty knock sensor.
Is action com-
plete?
–
–
13
Replace faulty KS module.
Is action complete?
–
–
14
Repair faulty ECM connections or replace
faulty ECM.
Is action complete?
–
Verify
Repair
–
15
Trouble code is intermittent. Locate and repair
intermittent faulty connections. Refer to “Diag-
nostic Aids.”
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