Knock Sensor '97 Outback 5-Speed

Jul 24, 2003 4 Replies
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The Check Engine light on my 5-speed '97Outback is lit. My mechanic says that the computer code indicates that the Knock Sensor is bad. The mechanic also says that the sensors are on back order from Subaru and they are allocating them ONLY with the VIN number from the car. This seem to indicate there has been a larger than expected number of sensor failures.



Does anyone here know about an unusually large number of Knock Sensor failures? If so, is Subaru taking any responsibility for this problem? (Yes, I know my car is almost 7 years old.) Also - does anyone have a source for the knock sensor other than Subaru?



Thanks.


-- Vic Roberts


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Thanks. I found a sensor at a local dealer. It was $82 plus tax. I also would like to know where I can buy Subaru parts on line.

-- Vic Roberts

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David Bickel

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Thanks!

-- Vic Roberts

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The knock sensor is on the driver side, near the gas/acceleration cable. Just replaced mine a few months ago. Go right down and I think it's a 12mm bold going right through the center of it. Get a ratcher and a few extension rods, connect them together and u can unscrew it. The tough part is disconnecting the sensor since there's not much give in the cable. The sensor is circular with about a 5 inch wire coming out of it. It may be hard to see while it's installed. Enjoy.

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