Kia Carens: Engine Control System / Knock Sensor (KS) Description and operation

Knocking is a phenomenon characterized by undesirable vibration and noise and can cause engine damage. Knock Sensor (KS) is installed on the cylinder block and senses engine knocking.

When knocking occurs, the vibration from the cylinder block is applied as pressure to the piezoelectric element. When a knock occurs, the sensor produces voltage signal. The ECM retards the ignition timing when knocking occurs. If the knocking disappears after retarding the ignition timing, the ECM will advance the ignition timing. This sequential control can improve engine power, torque and fuel economy.

Camshaft Position Sensor (CMPS) Repair procedures

Inspection 1. Check the signal waveform of the CMPS and CKPS using the GDS. Specification: Refer to “Wave Form” ...

Knock Sensor (KS) Specifications

Specification Item Specification Capacitance (pF) 950 ~ 1,350 Resistance (MΩ) 4.87 ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Repair procedures

Removal 1. Remove the transaxle assembly. G 1.6 GDI (Refer to Manual Transaxle System - " Manual Transaxle") G 2.0 GDI (Refer to Manual Transaxle System - " Manual Transaxle") G 2.0 MPI (Refer to Manual Transaxle S ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: Driver's and passenger's front air bag

Your vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Restraint (Air Bag) System and lap/shoulder belts at both the driver and passenger seating positions. The indications of the system's presence are the letters "AIR BAG" intagliated on the air bag pad cover in the steering wheel and the passenger's side ...