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Old 05-07-2010   #5
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Re: Rewiring knock sensor, yay or nay?

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Originally Posted by Pushit2.0 View Post
I would also start with an ohm check, both threw the wire and any shorts to ground. If you were to re-wire it make sure you have a insulated casing that will shield the wire from electrical noise, tin foil wrapped around the wire with electrical tape over that then ground the tin foil on both ends to a clean chassis/engine ground. Also keep the wire as fare away from ignition and CAS and other ground wires as possible.

~John
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We had to re-wire a plug back on the harness of my friend's 92 TSI so we could hook the knock sensor back up. It's been working fine so far, but I don't think re-wiring would solve phantom knock issues or an over-sensitive sensor. I have heard of using plumbers tape on the threads in an attempt to try and cushion the vibrations a bit more, however.
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